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The stepping reflex | Lucy Webber Feeding Support - IBCLC

Newborn Baby Can Walk?! | Infant Step Reflex Have you heard of newborn babies being able to walk straight out of the womb? Well, it's true...kinda! Newborns/infants are born with certain reflexes, one of which is known as the step reflex. This reflex causes the baby to actually begin taking small steps as you support the child. Don't get me wrong...the newborn can't actually walk and support its weight. But if you hold the newborn and allow its feet to dangle and touch a sturdy surface, it will

Understanding Baby Reflexes: Moro, Rooting, Grasp, and Stepping. Many people instinctively worry when they see a newborn being handled this way, but the doctor isn’t being rough—they're testing the Moro reflex. When startled, newborns spread their arms, stretch their legs, tilt their head back, then quickly pull their arms in. This reflex shows nervous system development and, from an evolutionary view, helps babies cling to their mother in danger. It usually fades by six months as the baby gains