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Medical Conditions - Startling Reflex

It is that sudden involuntary jerk that a baby feels with sudden loud noise or movement. In startling movement, the baby usually extends his limbs with head movement and cries. To reduce this, parents should dim the lights, limit the loud noise, or use a white noise machine while the baby is sleeping.

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