63K views · 155 reactions | 3 ways to help with the startle reflex (moro reflex) #babies #babysleeptips #babysleephelp #startledbaby | Ewan the dream sheep and friends | Facebook

The Moro reflex- also known as the startle reflex, is designed to keep the infant safe and cling to the mother for survival, alerting them of possible danger. The Moro reflex should integrate around 6 months, but for a variety of reasons it may not. Or it may return after a bout of trauma at any stage of life. In order to get the Moro reflex to integrate, the child / adult must feel safe and secure. From there you can go through a variety of exercises and functional activities to promote integra