When Your Baby’s Little Hand Grabs Your Finger

It has often been said that it is the little things in life that count the most. And for parents, one of the most magical and unforgettable moments is when your baby’s little hand grabs your finger for the first time.

We are enchanted forever – the rest of our lives. It is the beginning that no parent can forget. It starts a lot of emotions inside us.

It is as if our baby recognizes us as a part of their lives. As if, they say, “now I have you. Now you are my mother, now you are my father. ”

And the only thing we can do is surrender: the bond has been created and it can never be broken…

When your baby’s little hand grabs your finger

There was once strength, life and fear inside a small hand looking for refuge.

All we had to do was place our finger in the palm of our newborn baby, and immediately he would grab it. He needed to feel reassured and safe.

We are part of them. And the little creatures are a part of us.

Baby’s gripper reflex

No emotional value can be taken away from this gesture when we say it is a response to a natural reflex. It is an instinct inherited from our ancestors.

Through this quick response that makes our newborns grasp everything that touches their hands, our babies feel safe and secure.

They actually grab so hard that we can lift them up and lift them while still holding on to our fingers.

• This is natural, and it is something that doctors themselves explore in babies along with their other reflexes, which is undoubtedly necessary for their proper development.

• These reflexes actually disappear shortly after the baby’s brain matures. This is to allow him to manipulate and grasp things with intent and greater precision.

It is recommended that you hold your baby’s hand during the first few months

It is very common for mothers to hold their babies’ hands while breastfeeding so that the baby can squeeze the mother’s finger.

It is common to see babies have clenched fists during their first months of life. 

But over time, you will notice some amazing changes. For example, your baby does not squeeze as hard, or he may shake your finger.

This beautiful habit of grabbing our baby’s hand and ae it while we breastfeed or bathe them will no doubt help them in their development.

Babies are already paying attention to their hands when they are 8 months old

Thanks to their sophisticated hand-eye coordination, you will notice that your baby no longer lets his hands rest at the age of eight or nine months.

This is where our babies start tugging at our hair and want to grab everything that catches their eyes and attention.

At this stage, they are no longer content to just keep things going. They love things that make noise. 

They love when mom and dad stretch their hands out while communicating with them, singing for them, reading for them… And you love without a doubt when your baby’s little hand grabs your finger.

Our hands are a path to our emotions – they are a kind of magical language

When we feel our partner’s hand offering support, care, understanding and love… When we take our grandparents’ hand in our own to help them walk, otherwise while talking to them to show we are there…

All of this provides a range of positive emotions that strengthen the bond and build meaningful relationships, as well as a sense of humanity where we recognize others and take care of them.

To touch is to feel. When we touch people who are important to us, we recognize them through care. We also recognize them as special beings in our hearts.

Therefore, we must never neglect the importance of this language with our children.

This is just the beginning of a long story with caresses, attention, play and walks hand in hand.

You will no doubt enjoy and appreciate these moments when your baby’s little hand grabs your finger. These moments are priceless.