Parenting guide: What hand skills should a 1-year-old have? From picking up tiny objects to using a spoon, these hand and finger milestones show how toddlers are developing fine motor skills
During the critical developmental phase between one and two years of age, a child's dexterity advances remarkably, allowing for deeper exploration of their environment. As she experiments with small objects, she unknowingly starts to understand spatial relationships. Nearing her second birthday, activities like stacking blocks and matching shapes become more intricate, and while some children may exhibit a preference for one hand, others might remain equally skilled with both.
