If your child is seven to nine months old, you may notice he is starting to attempt picking things up with his pointing finger and thumb. This, my friends, is called the pincer grasp. It’s an important milestone for babies to reach, because it enables to them to pick up small objects, such as peas, cheerios, freckles, or moles. “Freckles or moles?” you ask. That’s what my daughter is using her pincer grasp for. I was nursing her the other day and had just allowed myself to relax. She was latched on, my feet were up, and everything was great. … Continue reading →