The sucking reflex comes naturally to most babies, and its key to helping them effectively drink formula or breastmilk. Here's what you need to know. Your baby does this without thinking about it ...

Very few people can resist smiling at a newborn baby — signaling positive emotions, such as joy and interest. Of course, this is especially true for new parents. One study found that new mothers ...

The Moro reflex is a startle response in babies that makes their arms extend and retract. Newborns grow out of the Moro reflex within the first two months of life. The absence or extreme presence of ...

Doctors test for them within minutes of birth, because these simple motions reveal complex brain development. Primitive ...

Your baby’s flinch when his sister screams feels alarming, and you want a clear answer about whether it harms him. A startled reaction is usually a normal reflex, not a sign of lasting damage, but ...

Very few people can resist smiling at a newborn baby—signalling positive emotions, such as joy and interest. Of course, this is especially true for new parents. One study found that new mothers looked ...

They also can’t control their reflexes, which is why many newborns engage in seemingly spastic movements and clench their fists. This might worry you, but is it really cause for concern? Here’s ...