What Is the Palmar Grasp Reflex and Why Does Baby Hold Your Finger?
Have you ever wondered why Baby wraps their tiny fingers so tightly around yours? It's called the Palmar Grasp Reflex, and it's an important part of Baby's early neurological development. Discover why this reflex happens, when it disappears, and how simple touch and play can encourage healthy hand development.
What Is the Startle Reflex and Why Does it Matter?
Discover why the Startle Reflex is a normal part of Baby's development, how it supports the nervous system, and simple ways parents can encourage healthy reflex integration through movement and play.
Understanding Primitive Reflexes: How Early Movements Shape Baby’s Brain
Learning to massage and move with Baby is easy and fun. Visit bestbeginnings.ca to discover the Best Beginnings Infant Massage and Movement Program — a gentle, research-based way to support Baby’s early development through touch and play. In this guide, parents learn about specific movements that parents can easily add into their play time to help Baby stimulate and integrate their primitive reflexes.