What are Fine Motor Skills and Why are They Important for Baby?

What are fine motor skills and why are they important for baby’s development? Fine motor skills are related to movements that involve tiny muscles within the wrists, hands, and fingers, as well as in the eyes, lips, and tongue. These are important muscles for communicating and eating. Examples of fine motor skills in use include playing with small toys, typing on a keyboard, handling fine objects, and writing. Mastering the use of fine motor skills is important for children’s growth and independence.

Motor skills are essential for baby’s physical strength and movement. They help meet important developmental milestones and prevent early delays. This video reviews the importance of fine motor skills, what they are, and how they develop. This video also provides examples of fine motor skills in use and activities to play with baby to promote their development.

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00:00 What are fine motor skills
00:19 Fine motor skills and baby’s vision development
00:42 Strengthening hand-eye coordination
01:07 Fine motor skills and lip and tongue movements
01:43 Fine motor skills are important for eating
02:03 Hands, wrists, and finger muscles
02:14 The Pincer Grasp and Palmer Grasp reflex
03:24 How can baby strengthen their fine motor skills

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