Over time, baby will grow. And that at such a crazy speed that we won't see anything. He will manage to sit alone, to stand up and then take his first steps in a snap of the fingers ... Fine motor skills is also part of the evolution of baby and it is important to take a look! We will explain everything to you!
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What is fine motor skills?
Fine motor skills is to be able to coordinate the small muscles present in the wrist, the hand and the fingers in order to make very precise movements. Fine motor skills develops differently from one child to another, because everyone advances and evolves at their own pace.
At the beginning, Bébé will start with the control of its overall motor skills (the center of its body) and then focus on its fine motor skills (the outer parts).
The evolution of fine motor skills
The development of fine motor skills goes through several stages.
Baby will first go through a so -called reflex motor skills. It does not control its motor skills at all and grabs your finger for example by pure reflex. Then comes the motor skills, baby has more and more voluntary grip capacity. He will take an object because he wishes, he begins to control the movements of his hand. Around his 3 months, he will catch an object with one hand to know how to pass it from one hand to the other towards his 5 months and grab it with two hands at about 6 months.
The grip of the object with the hand and the fingers will also evolve. He can start taking an object with his fingers stretched, then they will fall back to the palm to catch something. Finally, it will finish the development of its fine motor skills by grasping an object with the thumb which stands out from the other fingers.
The famous thumb-index pliers will be developed around 9 months of baby.
Why is fine motor skills?
The development of fine motor skills is very important. Fine motor skills brings autonomy to the child in the different everyday gestures such as bringing a spoon to his mouth to eat or even know how to dress on his own. It also develops baby's capacities and self -confidence.
Fine motor skills and blw
By starting the food diversification led by the child with baby, you will help baby develop their fine motor skills. During blw , the size of the food offered will decrease according to baby's evolution. Baby will be able to develop its fine motor skills while discovering the delicious flavors of food!
Your role? Offer baby foods that will evolve at the same time as him.
Games that develop fine motor skills
Supporting parents in the development of fine motor skills plays an important role. To help your little end to exercise motor skills, you can provide it with wooden games adapted to its evolution.
We found a nice selection of wooden games that stimulates both visual motor skills and the coordination of baby's specific movements.
Fine motor skills develops from the birth of your little bit of cabbage with a few small games specially adapted for its little hands. Each game allows you to awaken baby's senses by touching or shaking the toy. Discover our little selection:
Around the age of 3 to 4 months , games to develop baby's fine motor skills arise in another way. The activity arches to be placed above baby are perfect. Your little one can have fun catching the different elements of the ark to listen to their noise and touch their texture. A real fun and practical game for fine motor skills!
At the start of the food diversification led by the child, when baby is 6 months old , the best way to help him in the development of fine motor skills is to offer him stacking games. Whether around a fixed structure or on the floor of your home, these games teach baby to concentrate to put a box above the other. Forward to make big laps in the living room!
Once baby has developed its fine motor skills using BLW BLW it is time to offer him more stimulating toys for him. From 12 months , the activity tables on feet or on the ground are perfect for him. Your little bit will be able to touch everything, move objects, etc. He can have fun while improving his grip. What happiness!
Around the age of 18 months , your child's fine motor skills should be at the top! However, it is possible to continue to exercise it while having fun with small games. They will ask for concentration and patience, because they are pearl threading games. Your little bit will be perfectly capable!
