Your baby's newborn reflexes – called developmental reflexes or primitive reflexes – are survival instincts triggered by their central nervous system. A reflex can be a spontaneous movement, but it's ...

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 ...

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 ...

The arrival of a newborn fills every home with joy and wonder, but as a new parent, you may be puzzled by some of the behaviours your newborn exhibits. Have you noticed your baby suddenly jerking ...

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 ...

An ancient brain circuit, which enables the eyes to reflexively rotate up as the body tilts down, tunes itself early in life as an animal develops, a new study finds. An ancient brain circuit, which ...