A Glimpse into Baby-Led Weaning and Fine Motor Development

Barcelona, Spain · May 2026

Posters · Development & Change Across the Lifespan

Amara Epley
Appalachian State University
Amy Galloway
Appalachian State University
Molly Conway
Appalachian State University
Taylor Martin
Appalachian State University
Elsa Addessi
Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies
Francesca Bellagamba
Sapienza University
Reagan Breitenstein
Appalachian State University
Claire Farrow
Aston University
Valentina Truppa
Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies
Rose Mary Webb
Appalachian State University
Jamie Lacourse
Appalachian State University
Destiny White
Appalachian State University

Abstract

Are the motor experiences of infants significantly different when they feed themselves? We developed a pilot study to observe 16 infants during a normal meal and recorded the frequency of self-feeding and motor movements. Self-feeding was positively related to whole-hand grasping, pincer grasping, and total motor skills, controlling for age.

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A Glimpse into Baby-Led Weaning and Fine Motor Development

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