Newborns make a lot of strange movements and exhibit unexpected behaviors during the first year of life. They can startle at nothing, suck at the air, cross their eyes, breathe funny, and more. New ...

Your baby's newborn reflexes – called developmental reflexes or primitive reflexes – are survival instincts triggered by their central nervous system. A reflex can be a spontaneous movement, but it's ...

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 ...

When your newborn is lying on their back, do you notice they often look like they have assumed the position of a fencer ready for swordplay? With their head turned to the same side as their ...

When you have a new baby, you can’t help but marvel over every little thing they do. Many parents are especially charmed by some of the funny little movements their babies make, which the experts call ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Key Takeaways The Moro reflex is a startle response in babies that makes their ...

You may have noticed your baby being startled or reacting suddenly when you're trying to put them down to sleep. This is the Moro reflex, one of several normal reflexes that healthy babies are born ...