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 ...

New parents often wait for their baby to cry before feeding, but earlier signs can be spotted. Cindy Gellner, MD, pediatrician at University of Utah Health, discusses common signs of hunger in your ...

A video of a baby “two-stepping” is melting hearts everywhere. In the clip, a healthcare worker can be seen stroking down each side of a newborn’s spine, with its bottom instinctively wiggling in the ...

Have you noticed your baby suddenly jerking their arms and legs as if startled? This is the Moro reflex, an instinctual response that arises from your baby's developing nervous system. It is entirely ...

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