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At this stage, your baby starts moving with purpose rather than just exploring. “For parents, this means a little one getting into more ‘trouble,’” said Christopher Klunk, M.D., a board-certified neonatologist at Pediatrix® Neonatology of Texas. “Grabbing things off the edge of tables, trying to leave the room to explore and getting behind, under and into things and places you might not have thought about until now," said Dr. Klunk. Baby's pincer grasp is also becoming increasingly precise. "Beyond feeding, I think of the pincer grasp as unlocking the ability to manipulate small objects when playing and problem solving and using both sides of the body together to interact with an object," explained Dr. Klunk. A key reminder as this skill improves: "Keep in mind that from a safety standpoint, they are better able to put small objects they find in their mouth," added Dr. Klunk.
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