Viral Video Shows a Newborn Crawling — but Here's Why It's More Common Than You Might Think

Viral Video Shows a Newborn Crawling — but Here's Why It's More Common Than You Might Think

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Based on the internet’s reaction to Samantha’s video, most people haven’t encountered the newborn crawling reflex before.

According to Dr. Raj, all babies can crawl within the first few weeks of life. However, many cannot showcase their capability because they are often swaddled in blankets restricting their limbs.

The NHS surgeon revealed that infants exhibit breast crawling within six weeks of birth and then lose the ability.

And the crawling reflex isn’t the only innate behavior newborns have. Other reflexive movements include the grasp reflex, rooting reflex, startle reflex, sucking reflex, and more.

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.