What may be surprising to some parents and caregivers is that the development of fine motor skills begins immediately after birth. During the first three months of a baby's life, they are already developing several important fine motor skills, such as opening their hands and brining their hands to their mouth. It's also a reason why tummy time is so important those first several months of a child's life. After the first three months of a baby's life, fine motor skills begin to involve toys. Whether they briefly hold the toy or reach for it, fine motor skills are encouraged. From there, children become more mobile, and you'll notice their fine motor skills really take off.