Do newborns have the ability to reach for things? In the past, many people believed that newborns were not mature enough to reach for things. Generally, infants begin to have this ability at about 4 months of age. The reason why newborns do not have this ability is due to the lack of myelin sheath around the nerves. However, French pediatricians Amir Tisan and Griner disproved this theory with extensive research practice. They found that some newborns were able to reach for things. They concluded that newborns can reach for things without restraint in the quiet awakening state, when you look at them face to face with the newborn with focused attention and calmly, and after the examiner gently rubs their neck for 3 to 4 minutes to relax it. Normal newborns apparently have the intrinsic ability to reach for things at birth, but tension in the neck muscles prevents the newborn from reaching. Once the cervical muscles are relaxed, the newborn can reach for things. Krauss observed this ability repeatedly at a slow pace using cinematography, but cautions the reader that this reaching movement is seen only in a very small number of newborns, and parents should not be disappointed if they do not see their child with this ability. Special Note: By observing newborns, you will realize that movement begins in the fetus and continues to develop during postnatal interactions with parents. The motor instincts are governed by the biological clock within the nervous system, which in turn promotes the development of the nervous system and facilitates early intellectual development. May young parents master this law to promote the healthy growth of your baby.