Picture this: You are touching a newborn’s tiny palm and he grasps onto your finger with unusual strength, like he does not intend to let you go. These involuntary movements or actions are referred to ...

Many newborns will instinctively grasp things, often your finger, due to the palmar grasp reflex. This reflex usually disappears after about six months. Share on Pinterest Diane Durongpisitkul/Stocksy ...

Since the day a baby is born, his or her body is pre-programmed with survival reflexes. One of these is the Moro reflex or ...

We all have reflexes. They are a type of involuntary movement or action that occurs in response to a stimulus. When you go to the doctor and they hit your knee with a light hammer, your leg ...

The stepping reflex in newborns is also known as the "walking" or "dancing reflex". This reflex can be seen when a baby is held upright or when the baby's feet are touching the ground. It is prevalent ...

Newborns automatically make some involuntary actions that don't have to be learnt, they are innate. All babies are born with a number of these infant, or primitive, reflexes. Some reflexes may last ...

When you’re talking about your baby’s growth, you probably don’t expect the word “parachute” to be part of the conversation. That said, the parachute reflex is something you should know about.

In the minutes after your baby is born, they will be assessed using the Apgar score – but this is only the first of many checks your baby will undergo. Don't worry – it's all perfectly harmless and ...

The sucking reflex comes naturally to most babies, and its key to helping them effectively drink formula or breastmilk. Here's what you need to know. Your baby does this without thinking about it ...

More than 87 million people have tuned in to watch a Facebook video that some say depicts a miracle: a baby appearing to walk with the support of a nurse, just minutes after birth. The Daily Mail ...