Before we get started, make sure to follow, save, and share this with other parents who need it! Ever wonder why your baby curls their toes when you gently slide your finger up their foot? That sweet little movement is actually a reflex — not a reaction. It’s called the plantar grasp reflex, and sometimes you’ll also see the Babinski reflex. When you stroke the bottom of your baby’s foot, their nervous system automatically sends a signal that makes the toes curl or fan out. It’s one of the ways