The fine motor is a very important issue in the development of the baby since it allows the realization of the smallest movements of the body, it is located in the frontal lobe and in the pre-central area of the brain, when the baby is born, although it can move its fingers and hands, these movements are not controlled yet but they are made unconsciously.
Fine motor skills is the relationship of the motor skills of the fingers and hands, this focuses on the activities or tasks of handling objects oriented to the coordinated manipulation of the same, which is being perfected according to the maturation that the baby is presenting .
These fine and precise movements depend on the central nervous system and muscle strengthening. Fine motor skills should be developed at a growing level, since this will ensure optimal performance in the school stage and in activities that depend on the coordinated management of fine motor skills.
This is developed with the practice and with the implementation of educational games that generate greater dexterity when using the caliper, fingers and precision of the placement of objects, lace and manual vision coordination. Within the fine motor skills are the throwing, picking, trimming, fitting, painting, letting go, writing, playing musical instruments, squeezing, putting, taking out, sewing, all this will be done according to age and the skill that is generated as of its development.
Allowing him to have contact with different textures, with different objects or elements is fundamental for the acquisition of new experiences; letting them feel, touch, suck without any restriction will promote their sense of exploration, taking into account that they must always take the respective precautions when handling objects, avoiding any risk.
There are many toys for babies and activities designed for the development of this motor, it is important to consult about the appropriate games according to the age of each child, in a toy store or pediatrician to be able to have an objective follow-up on the teaching and stimulation processes.
