From the moment they’re born, babies have an incredible instinct — the sucking reflex! This natural reflex helps newborns feed, bond with parents, and start their journey of growth and development. 🍼💖In this short, you’ll learn:✅ What the sucking reflex is✅ Why it’s so important for newborns

Timestamps:

0:06 What is the sucking reflex?

0:19 When does the sucking reflex begin?

0:23 When should the sucking reflex be mastered?

0:30 When does the sucking reflex integrate?

0:43 What does the sucking reflex look like?

0:50 What happens if your baby has a weak sucking reflex?

1:00 Why are primitive reflexes important?Understanding these early reflexes helps you connect better with your little one and ensure they’re developing normally.📘 Subscribe for more quick tips on baby development, parenting, and newborn care!👇 Leave a comment if you’ve seen this reflex in action with your baby!Melissa Murphy, OTR/LCO-OWNER, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTAfter receiving her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and Kinesiology from Georgia Southern University, Melissa pursued her Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine.Melissa has significant experience with medically complex diagnoses, and her skilled areas of interest include treating neurological disorders/conditions, infant positioning and handling, and visual impairments. She is passionate about educating caregivers on the prevention of torticollis & positional plagiocephaly, as well as treating these conditions within the clinic to promote independence in developmental milestones. Melissa also provides therapy intensives and performs infant assessments for Mommy and Me services at Beyond Measure.Chandler Edge, COTA/L, CBSCO-OWNER, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT, CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING SPECIALISTAfter pursuing an education in Early Childhood/Special Education at Mercer University, Chandler earned her Associate of Science degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from Middle Georgia State University.Chandler has spent the majority of her professional career specializing in pediatrics, where her passion and knowledge surrounding the pediatric population continue to grow. Chandler has significant experience with IDEA’s thirteen categories of disabilities, primitive reflex integration, positioning and handling, sensory processing, and both sensory and infant-related feeding disorders. To continue offering specialized care, Chandler has gone on to receive her Certified Breastfeeding Specialist certification and is a founder of the "Mommy & Me" program, offered through Beyond Measure, a clinical approach to infant feeding and development.Follow us:Fledglings’ Flight: https://www.FledglingsFlight.com/ App: https://app.FledglingsFlight.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fledglingsflight/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Fledglings.FlightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FledglingsFlight/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/fledglings-flight/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fledglingsflight/