Newborn Reflexes You Need to Know About (for better sleep and more!)

When we see our newborn’s bottom lip start to quiver, most parent’s assume it means they are cold. But you might be surprised to learn that that’s actually not the case. The bottom lip quivering is just one of many reflexes our babies are born with. As a new parent it is important to know what these newborn reflexes are because we can use these reflexes to our advantage to make parenting so much easier.

Watch this video to find out the must know reflexes in newborn babies!

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00:00 - 00:58: Introduction
00:59 - 01:58: The Quivering Lip Reflex
01:59 - 02:53: The Sucking Reflex
02:54 - 03:59: The Rooting Reflex
04:00 - 05:59: The Moro Reflex
06:00 - 07:17: The Grasp Reflex
07:18 - 08:08: The Tonic Neck Reflex
08:09 - 08:35: The Stepping Reflex
08:36 - 09:03: Summary

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[alisonross]

I really appreciate how straightforward and informative your videos are! I’m 6 months pregnant with my first baby :)

[flikkeringlightz]

I remeber a documentary about babies. They said that actually that last reflect, the walking or what-ever reflect, doesnt actually fade away. Its just that the baby just puts on so much weight that they cant lift their feet anymore. In the documentary they had a bigger baby that did show that reflect anymore put in water, waist high water and now the baby started to walk!

[Fellasluvme]

Now I understand the sucking reflex. We had our baby’s first pediatric visit today & her doctor was saying something similar; “Sucking doesn’t always mean hungry.” I kept thinking it just always meant she was hungry, so I would just head for the bottle lol. Now I know 🙂

[hanizahhaliman]

After having 4 kids, im still suprised!😂. Thank you!

[katiecasey]

The stepping reflex is there to help in breastfeeding in the very newborn stage. At birth, when babies are placed skin to skin on mom's belly while mom is in a reclined position, that stepping reflex helps babies push themselves up to mom's breast by "stepping" on her belly. As mom's and babies are still learning to breastfeed, using this position will help babies use their reflexes and instincts to self-latch onto the breast. Once mom and baby figure out how to latch and nurse, this position is not necessarily the only position to use. This confidence in breastfeeding for both mom and baby tends to show up just as that stepping reflex starts to fade. Look up "breast crawl" videos to see what I mean.

[Fellasluvme]

When it’s time to get her dressed, I’m so going to try the tonic neck reflex tomorrow on our newborn.

[TheHorozAbi]

We quickly found out about swaddling after our little one woke up every time we put him in his bed. Pretty cool to learn that it is a reflex and will fade. He is 6 weeks old now, can't wait lol

[jenniferfaillace]

My baby is almost 10 weeks old and still has a really strong stepping reflex.

[sarahroberts]

Wish I'd known about the tonic neck reflex sooner! Dressing newborns isnt easy haha i just stick to the comfiest & simplest items to dress him in! Why distress him trying to put on some fancy fiddly outfit just to be 'cute'. I only want what benefits him 😊💙

[mermer]

So glad i found your channel. I should see my baby next weekend. Looking forward to implementing most of your tips if not all.

[alexhernandez]

New dad here to a one month old baby boy, thank you for this information, very helpful.

[Higginsadventurepack]

Most helpful channel out there!! Your videos continue to help me as a new mom. Anytime i have a question about my baby i look to see if you have made a video about it. Thank you!

[beccabrush]

I always wondered about the lip quiver!! I’m so thankful i found your channel!

[ellewilliams]

I googled the lip quiver today!! Thank you for informing me

[zizimagadla]

Hi Emma.. Thank you so much for this video. I was so worried about my baby tossing and turning every night.. I didnt know its the Moro reflex. I can't wait for her to have a proper sleep after this is over. Thanks again

[aleksandradoynova]

I am expecting my baby in February 2022. Very informative video, thank you so much <3

[amplove]

Just had my 3rd baby this was super insightful and i enjoyed listening to your voice. I am subscribed now thankyou for the knowledge!

[jennifervelasquez]

Thank you for your videos! I always learn so much.

[alisolkanu]

The most fascinating thing is the newborn

[zhujingwang]

This is amazing! Thank you for all these helpful information