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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 9 MIN

Decoded: The First Year | Episode 37 | The Reflex That Shapes Movement, Vision & more | Dr SCL

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If you’ve ever watched your baby turn their head… and noticed their whole body respond…An arm straightening… the opposite side curling in…And you’ve thought, “Is that just random movement?”I want to gently shift that for you.Because what looks random… is actually incredibly organised.And more than that — it’s meaningful.Last week, we talked about gravity, tone, and how your baby learns to organise their body against the world.This week, we’re layering something new on top of that.Rotation.Coordination.The very beginnings of your baby learning to connect their eyes, their hands, and their body… into one integrated system.

If you’ve ever watched your baby turn their head… and noticed their whole body respond…An arm straightening… the opposite side curling in…And you’ve thought, “Is that just random movement?”I want to gently shift that for you.Because what looks random… is actually incredibly organised.And more than that — it’s meaningful.Last week, we talked about gravity, tone, and how your baby learns to organise their body against the world.This week, we’re layering something new on top of that.Rotation.Coordination.The very beginnings of your baby learning to connect their eyes, their hands, and their body… into one integrated system.

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