Discover the power of the silicone learning cup in this article from the Elhée blog! And how it can help you your child's fine motor skills your child's fine motor skills.
The program includes discovery of the key stages development of this essential skill, as well as recommended recommended activities to stimulate its full potential.
Then we'll explore in detail the revolutionary revolutionary role of the learning cup in the autonomy of toddlers. Ready to go? Let's go.
CONTENTS :
- What is fine motor skills?
- The stages of fine motor skills
- Fine motor skills objectives
- Activities that develop fine motor skills
- Silicone learning cup develops children's fine motor skills and independence
- A silicone training cup is soft and easy to grip
- Baby can use a silicone training cup without adult assistance
- Using a silicone training cup is safe for your baby
- In a nutshell
What is fine motor skills?
Fine motor skills refer to the coordination and control of the small muscles of the hands, fingers and wrists, enabling precise, delicate movements. It involves the ability to manipulate objectsusing "tools", writing, drawing, buttoning clothes, doing puzzles and any activity requiring fine coordination.
It is therefore different from gross motor skills, which refer to the coordination and control of the body's large muscles for larger, more general movements, such as walking, running, jumping and climbing.
The stages of fine motor skills
The stages of fine motor development may vary from one child to the next, depending on how far along they are in their development, but here are the main stages we can identify:
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Palmar grip
In the first few months of life, infants have an instinctive palmar grip, where they squeeze objects into their palms. If, for example, you slide your index finger into the heart of your baby's hand, you'll notice an instinctive grasping reflex from birth!
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Gripping with pliers
Around the age of 9 to 12 months, babies begin to develop what is known as a pincer grip. They use their thumb and forefinger to grasp objects more preciselyThey use their thumb and forefinger to grasp objects more precisely, in the same way as an adult or older child, but fail to grasp the object they want on every attempt. These failures can lead to frustration or anger... Just normal, don't worry!
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Hand-eye coordination
Throughout childhood, children learn to coordinate their eye and hand movements. "Aiming", for example, is a hand-eye coordination action that we perform every day without even realizing it...
- You've learned to aim to throw a piece of paper in the garbage can.
- You aim when you tie your shoelaces.
- You also aim for the handle with your hand when you open a door.
These actions, so natural, require a much greater effort for a baby! They require a certain mastery, which is acquired over time and learning.
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Fine motion control
As children get older, they develop better coordination of the small muscles in their hands, enabling them to perform increasingly delicate and precise activities. Soon, yours too will be able to uncork a bottle on its own, or insert a key into a lock! Of course, this skills development requires even greater vigilance on the part of parents...
Fine motor skills objectives
Fine motor skills have many objectives. Working on fine motor skills on a daily basis environmentfor example, by providing suitable equipment and allowing baby todevelop independently and safely (Montessori pedagogy), helps develop hand-eye coordination.
Fine motor activities also help to strengthen the muscles of the hands, fingers and wrists, which is important for actions such as writing, manipulating objects, cutting, gluing, etc.
By developing fine motor skills, children acquire competencies that enable them tobe more independent in their daily activities.
Activities that develop fine motor skills
Some of the best-known activities for developing fine motor skills include :
- Puzzles and construction games,
- Drawing, painting and coloring,
- Cutting with scissors suitable for toddlers,
- Modelling clay or salt dough,
- Transfer games (rice, corn, pearl, sand, leaf, etc.) under adult supervision,
- Creating beaded necklaces,
- Etc.
All these activities are leisure activities that you can offer your baby to develop fine motor skills in a playful and disguised.
But did you know that many everyday actions also play an important role? For example, you can encourage your child to button and unbutton his clothes when getting dressed. Or suggest they put on their shoes without your help. Or even invite him to eat and drink on his own like a grown-up!
Silicone learning cup develops children's fine motor skills and independence
When it comes to drinking, the training cup is an invaluable ally in helping your little one make a smooth transition from bottle to glass.
A silicone training cup is soft and easy to grip
Silicone is a very soft, malleable material, so the cup is easy to grip without slipping. Convenient for your baby's little hands, he can grasp his training cup on his own and develop his dexterity.
Baby can use a silicone training cup without adult assistance
Some learning cups can be used without adult supervision. If equipped with a spout, baby will be able to drink on his own, for example in his cot or on a stroller ride, without getting soaked from head to toe.
In addition, a training cup, if made of silicone, will not break if dropped and therefore pose no risk of injury to your child.
Using a silicone training cup is safe for your baby
At Elhée, we invite you to discover our baby bottles and silicone training cups, all guaranteed without plastic micro-particlesmaking them a safe choice for your baby.
All our products are as soft as they are gentle! They'll protect your little one's sensitive gums and provide the best possible comfort.
In a nutshell
- The learning cup plays an important role in the development development of fine motor skills. Working on fine motor skills is essential for improving coordination and control of small muscles in children. This enables them to perform more precise movements and gain greater dexterity.
- Certain activities, such as coloring or simply learning how to get dressed, help to further develop fine motor skills. And so does the equipment chosen. A silicone training cup, for example, is highly effective in improve babies' independence and teach them to act on their own without the help of a caregiver.
- The suppleness and ease of adhesion of a learning cup made of silicone are ideal for little hands. What's more, these little water bottles are guaranteed BPA- and phthalate-free.
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