Babies are born with different reflexes that help them survive the first months of life. Reflexes are involuntary actions that arise in response to certain stimuli. The extrusion or tongue-thrust ...

Tongue thrust appears when the tongue presses forward too far in the mouth, resulting in an abnormal orthodontic condition called an “open bite.” In babies who are breastfed or bottle-fed, tongue ...

Tongue thrusting is a reflex where you place your tongue incorrectly while swallowing, essentially because you push your tongue against your front teeth. The condition is common in kids who suck their ...

Babies stick out their tongues for many reasons, and sometimes, for no apparent reason at all. A baby who sticks out their tongue may be hungry, full, or not like a certain food. Babies may also stick ...