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The stages of reaching to hit an object with their fingers 

As your baby gains more control over their movements, you might see them reach out and hit an object that is close to their fingertips. This is the linked control of their arms and hands in action: your baby needs control of their arms to position their hands, as well as to provide support when they have the control to hold and move objects.[1]

 

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