Newborn Reflexes and Behavior

Newborn Reflexes – Topics Covered

These harmless behaviors fall into 11 general groups. If your baby is healthy, skip the "What to Do" section. Go directly to the topic number that relates to your question for advice.

1. Normal primitive reflexes from immature nervous system
2. Normal jitteriness when crying
3. Normal sleep movements
4. Normal breathing sounds and noises
5. Normal irregular breathing patterns
6. Normal GI sounds and noises
7. Normal sleep sounds and noises
8. Normal feeding reflexes
9. Normal protective reflexes
10. Flying with newborns, safety of
11. Mountain travel with newborns, safety of