Moro Reflex Integration Part 2 of 2 (see previous video for Part 1) When a child has a retained Moro reflex, they often have an exaggerated startle response — their head throws back, arms and legs extend, and arms move out to the side when startled. In Part 2, we move into an upright seated position to further activate the muscles that help integrate the Moro reflex. Because the Moro reflex is triggered through neck extension, we introduce slow, controlled head extension followed by flexion to g

Moro Reflex Integration Part 1 of 2 When a child has a retained Moro reflex, they also have an exaggerated startle response. You might see their head suddenly throw back, arms and legs extend, and arms fly out to the side when startled. In this exercise, we help the child move into the opposite position of that reflex pattern: ✨ Bend the hips and knees ✨ Straighten the arms and bring them down by their sides ✨ Encourage a gentle chin tuck Our hand placement is intentional. By pressing gently int

Struggling with Moro Reflex Integration? Let’s Fix That! Isn’t it frustrating when people tell you how to identify a primitive reflex but not how to integrate it? Let’s change that. The Moro reflex, or startle reflex, should integrate early. If it doesn’t, kids can get stuck in a fight-or-flight response. This happened with a little boy in our session—every movement in the air triggered his Moro reflex, and he was so dysregulated he threw up. We had to change our approach. With insight from Bell

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

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