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Primitive Reflexes: Why They Matter for Your Baby’s Development
Baby Milestones & Development
What are the primitive reflexes my baby should have?
Why are they important?
When should they be integrating?
And what home-care activities can I do to help my baby integrate the reflex and hit their next milestone?
Why is muscle tone so important in children?
Muscle tone is the indicator of effective development in our children.
Muscle tone helps with confidence and ability with skills that require balance, coordination and proprioception.
Muscle tone supports posture/alignment, which helps with proper biomechanics of the body/joints.
Good muscle tone in early months and years of life is crucial in the development of the lower limbs
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Why is tummy time important?
Tummy time is more than preventing flat head syndrome — it’s one of the earliest ways your baby builds strength, balance, coordination and brain connections. From stimulating the vestibular system to supporting visual tracking and crawling readiness, prone play lays the neurological foundation for lifelong posture and movement. Here’s why it matters, how much to do, and how to make it easier if your baby resists.