A pincer grip, or pincer grasp, refers to closing the thumb and index finger together to hold an object.
Babies typically develop this skill between the ages of nine and 12 months, although all children develop at different rates.
A pincer grip is a sign of fine motor control, and if a child takes longer to display this skill, it can be interpreted as delayed development.
The pincer grip is also a neat or superior pincer grip.
It’s called a pincer grip because it resembles how crabs and scorpions pick objects up with their front claws.
