This section consists of general information that relates to helping you understand early movements. It includes background articles and videos that are a good place to start when learning about early movements of babies.

This section deals with newborns' spontaneous movements, or the movements that occur without any apparent stimulation, and their relationship to voluntary movements. Understanding spontaneous movements helps you interact during playtime and appreciate your baby’s developing movements.

In this section you will find information on infantile reflexes including the different types of reflexes, when they appear and disappear, and how they are related to the development of movement. Understanding how your newborn baby moves means you can appreciate the changes in their reflexes and emerging skills along the way.