Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Key Takeaways 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 ...

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Reflexes are automatic and involuntary actions the body produces in response to certain stimuli. While some reflexes can involve muscles and movement, others involve internal processes within the body ...

When your baby finally falls asleep in your arms, lying down should feel like a moment of relief. But many parents notice that the moment they recline, the baby wakes up, sometimes instantly. This can ...