Baby reflex: Why does the ear snap shut immediately?

Baby Reflex
Why does the ear snap shut immediately?


snapped! No cotton swab finds its way into this ear.

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When babies are born they are equipped with some vital reflexes. But does this count as well?

So far we haven’t exactly seen a cotton swab as a threat – although if you ask the ear doctor, you hear something similar … never mind. We state: Actually, a cotton swab is not a threat to us. But what about babies?

Baby reflex: what is it all about?

Such babies are real surprise bags! When they are delivered, they are already equipped with the basics: sucking reflex, breathing reflex and even swallowing reflex. But why do these babies’ ears snap shut when a cotton swab approaches? Could one observe the same phenomenon when touching a finger? And what causes this baby reflex? In the video you will find all the answers to your questions.

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