What is a pincer grip and why is it important now?

The pincer grip simply means the ability to pick up objects using the thumb and index finger. This enables your baby to pick up small objects and move them around. They may not be successful with every attempt, and this is to be expected.  

You can support your baby in developing their pincer grip by offering small blocks and shape sorters. Give your baby plenty of time to explore the objects. The more opportunities babies have to practise their pincer grip, the more refined it becomes.  

Once fully developed, using the pincer grip offers lots of independence to growing children. They will eventually use it in all sorts of daily activities, such as fastening clothes, eating finger foods and writing.