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plasterscene t1_ivce42g wrote

I you put your finger on the sole of a baby's foot the toes will instinctively try to grasp it, like a monkey. Incredibly cute but also fascinating.

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afeeney OP t1_ivcip3e wrote

I read a hypothesis that this is left over from when humans had a lot more body hair, and so having a grip reflex for both hands and feet is a survival trait that never had a real reason to die out. Aside from it being as cute as all get out.

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Admetus t1_ivdhb95 wrote

My baby loves to kick and play with their toes more than their hands. The hands and arms are just too complicated to operate at 2 months (except for basic grasping)

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