The Baby Reflex You Didn’t Know About Newborns have a natural reflex called the Mammalian Dive Reflex, which automatically closes their airway and slows their heart rate when their face touches water. This instinct helps protect them during brief contact with water. ⚠ However, this does NOT make swimming safe for babies—always keep them out of deep water and supervised at all times. CREDIT: @ ATSURVIVALSWIM / TT @ MR.MICHAELPETRELLA / TT @ BABAYSWIMVD / TT @ BABYOTTERSWIMSCHOOL / TT #HumanBiolog

Demonstrating the Mammalian Diving Reflex to the EMT-Basic Academy. The "Diving Reflex" is a reflex of humans, other mammals, reptiles, and birds, triggered by immersion in cold water, that slows the heart rate and diverts blood flow to the brain, heart, and lungs: serves to conserve oxygen until breathing resumes and to delay potential brain damage. It will only work if the water is below 70 degrees Fahrenheit, 21.11 degrees Celsius. Pay special attention to my heart rate. It starts off as 103

Here is a little look into what our testing for primitive reflexes looks like. There are a series of tests we do to see if your child has any retained reflexes. Next we will share some exercises that we recommend. Stay tuned! | Houdeshell Chiropractic, LLC

How to Check Primitive Reflexes: A Guide for New Parents 👶🍼 Meet my baby girl, Emaleya! She’s just over 1 month old, and in this video, I’ll show you how to check your baby’s reflexes and range of motion to support optimal motor development. These simple steps can make a big difference in your little one’s growth! 💡✨ #PrimitiveReflexes #InfantDevelopment #NewParentGuide #childdevelopment #earlyintervention #newborn | Infinity Neuromotor Development Center