Moro Reflex & Swinging 🧠 Discovering a retained Moro reflex in bigger kids or those with hypermobility doesn’t mean limited options for integration. Instead, there’s a fun way of tackling this reflex: the swing! Why Focus on the Moro Reflex? 🤷‍♂️ It’s all about reducing anxiety. An active Moro reflex beyond childhood can amp up stress and anxiety levels. Quick Check for Moro Reflex Have your child tuck their head forward, then gently guide it back. If they automatically lift, the Moro reflex m

🚼 Wondering about your baby's exaggerated startle reflex? It's totally normal! 🌟 Known as the Moro reflex, this automatic response happens when your little one gets surprised by sudden sounds or movements. It’s like their way of saying, "Whoa, what was that?" 🤯 Here's the scoop: 1️⃣ This reflex is a normal part of newborn development and usually fades by 3-6 months. 2️⃣ It can be triggered by sudden changes, loud noises, or unexpected stimuli. 3️⃣ Think of it as a survival mechanism – helping

👶 Ever wonder why newborns sometimes startle themselves? It’s all about their still-developing nervous system! 🍼 This sudden, involuntary reaction is called the Moro reflex (or startle reflex). It kicks in with loud noises, sudden movements, or even a feeling of falling, making those little arms flail. 😲 But no worries, this is totally normal and will fade as they grow and their nervous system matures, usually by around 3-6 months. 🌟 Want more parenting tips and insights? Subscribe to Parent

Ever seen the Moro reflex in action? - This ‘startle reflex’ is a newborn’s built-in survival response for the first 3-6 months of life - arms fling out, then curl back in like they’re bracing for life. Watching babies show this reflex is both fascinating and a reminder of how fearfully and wonderfully we’re made. Want me to break down more neonatal reflexes? Drop a comment below. #MoroReflex #NeonatalReflexes #PediatricMedicine | Dr. Iggy

Learn how to check the Moro reflex (startle reflex) in newborn babies. This important reflex test helps assess your baby’s nervous system and development. In this video, we explain when and how the Mo #baby #babycare #bewbornbaby #twinsbaby #babycute #mororeflex To check the Moro reflex, place a newborn on their back, gently lift their head to just above the surface, then suddenly let it fall back slightly before quickly supporting it again. A normal response involves a startle look, extension o