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These babies and their reflexes! This is the galant reflex. Running a finger down either side of the spine will cause a newborn to flex their bodies towards the direction of the side that is touched. It's thought that its purpose is to encourage movement and prepare the hips for crawling and walking. It develops at around 20 weeks of pregnancy and disappears between 3-9 months of age. Have you tried this with your baby? Vid credit: monaiwashington tiktok Found on @sanantonionursemidwife #baby #r

We’re working on reflex integration using the peanut ball, foam pad, and Blaze Pods ⚡️ Each part of this activity is designed to challenge your child’s brain and body: 🧠 Holding the head up activates the Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) — which should fade by 3.5 years. When it’s retained, kids may struggle with posture, coordination, and attention. 💪 Pushing up targets the Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflexes (STNR & ATNR) — these should integrate by 9–11 months. When they linger,