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Real, everyday moments where these reflexes are visible in real time.

Little Madeline Shows Surprise and Wonder, Meeting a Train for the First Time
42 sec

A perfect display of the Pavlov (Orientation) reflex in action — the wide open eyes, pursed "oooh" mouth, posture, and foot movement are all reflexive. This is the earliest sensory tracking system, scanning for anything new in the environment and deciding whether it's safe to ignore or worth paying attention to.

Pavlov (Orientation)
Cute Baby Practices Her Reflexes with Her Dad
Baby and dad, together

Hands Supporting is the classic protective reflex that supports safe falling and builds early confidence. Landau prompts a face-down baby to lift their head, chest, and limbs like an airplane.

Hands Supporting Landau
Pull to Sit — 2 Babies Compared
Educational comparison

A side-by-side look at typical vs. atypical development at 4 months when gently pulled to sit — head control, neck strength, and the whole-body response to being brought upright are all visible here. This connects directly to the Hands Pulling reflex and general trunk/postural readiness.

Hands Pulling