Why is the grip of infants so strong if naturally they should be weak?

Question

Curious as to how babies have such a strong grip on things they get their hands on even at such a young age

In: Biology

Answer 1

They’re “weak” not from lacking muscle, but from lacking coordination to use that muscle effectively.

But since gripping hands is an evolutionary development (explained well enough in another comment), the neurons to do that are established without practicing the moments (the equivalent of working out).