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 ...

The Moro reflex is a protective "primitive reflex" seen in healthy babies up to 6 months old. A baby's arms quickly extend away from the body with palms up, fingers splayed apart, and then retract ...

Yeah, and that… Well, they might not be doing back flips, but right from the first moment your baby's equipped with a number of reflexes to help them survive. If you tickle the palm of the hand ...

Hutton, MD, FAAP a Maven Clinic Pediatrician. Babies often experience acid reflux because their lower esophageal sphincter isn't fully developed. To prevent acid reflux, feed your baby small meals ...