Primitive reflexes are automatic movements babies are born with, but when they remain active beyond infancy, they can impact learning, motor skills, and emotional regulation. Occupational therapists, ...

As soon as your baby’s born, you’ll notice their primitive reflexes — although you might not know them by name. Case in point: Nothing in the world produces the same amount of wonder that you feel ...

In your first moments with your newborn, you likely already saw their reflexes. The ones you might’ve noticed right away were the reflexes that help your baby eat, such as the rooting reflex or the ...