The pincer grasp develops
A) once infants can voluntarily reach.
B) around 4 to 5 months old.
C) by the end of the first year.
D) around the end of the second year.

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The pincer grasp, which involves using the thumb and index finger to pick up small objects, typically develops at the end of the first year (around 9-12 months old). It requires the ability to coordinate the movements of the fingers and thumb, and is an important milestone in fine motor development. Infants may begin to reach for objects voluntarily around 3-4 months of age, but the pincer grasp specifically develops later on. The end of the second year (around 24 months old) is too late for the development of this skill.

The Pincer Grasp Develops