STNR Reflex: What It Is, Signs of Retention & How to Support Integration

10 Types Of Primitive Reflex In Babies & Why It is Important

The Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex develops in utero and should integrate around 3 to 3.5 years old. It helps babies develop head control, posture, balance, and muscle tone. When it doesn’t integrate, the nervous system is stuck in survival mode, functioning from the brainstem instead of the higher brain. Kids work overtime just to stay upright. Nothing left for attention, regulation, ocular motor, or fine motor. This little guy could barely hold a pencil. Attention was everywhere. Meltdowns were dai

Dr. Nichelle Gurule on Instagram: "Watching kids play like this might look simple… but it’s doing BIG work for their nervous system 🧠✨ This wheelbarrow position is a powerful way to stimulate + integrate the TLR (Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex)—and the best part? 👉 It’s just play. Primitive reflexes are automatic movement patterns babies are born with to help them survive and develop. As the brain matures, these reflexes are meant to integrate so higher-level movement, balance, posture, and focus c