Babies are born with a number of reflexes or involuntary movements. One such reflex is the rooting reflex in babies, which develops in the womb. The rooting reflex usually starts to develop at around ...

The rooting reflex is present at birth; it assists in breastfeeding, disappearing at around 4 months of age as it gradually comes under voluntary control. A newborn infant will turn his head toward ...

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 ...

The rooting reflex, or 'search reflex' is nature's way of ensuring a newborn baby locates his or her source of nutrition, either the breast or bottle. The reflex can be triggered by stroking the ...

New parents often wait for their baby to cry before feeding, but earlier signs can be spotted. Cindy Gellner, MD, pediatrician at University of Utah Health, discusses common signs of hunger in your ...

IT’S well known that a baby can cry from the minute it’s born as it uses its lungs for the very first time – but not all their reactions are so readily expected. Earlier this year, footage showing a ...

Have you noticed your baby suddenly jerking their arms and legs as if startled? This is the Moro reflex, an instinctual response that arises from your baby's developing nervous system. It is entirely ...