Question: what does it mean when a baby holds your finger?
Answer: A newborn's hands are clenched because of a reflex called the palmar grasp reflex. It is present in newborns and will be present until the baby is 5-6 months old. You can stroke an object, like a finger, in a newborn's palm to see the reflex. The baby will close his fingers and grasp the finger (palmar grasp).