Many newborns will instinctively grasp things, often your finger, due to the palmar grasp reflex. This reflex usually disappears after about six months. Share on Pinterest Diane Durongpisitkul/Stocksy ...

There’s something magical about the moment a newborn baby wraps their tiny fingers around yours. That surprisingly strong grip isn’t just adorable, it’s a primal reflex hardwired into their biology.

We all have reflexes. They are a type of involuntary movement or action that occurs in response to a stimulus. When you go to the doctor and they hit your knee with a light hammer, your leg ...