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Newborn Reflexes
Newborn reflexes are inborn, automatic responses to specific forms of stimulation that are crucial for a baby's survival. These reflexes, which are present in all healthy infants with normally developing brains, help them interact with their environment from birth until they can perform more complex behaviors. Typically, these reflexes fade and disappear by the time a baby is around 4 to 5 months old.
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