STNR Reflex: What It Is, Signs of Retention & How to Support Integration

It’s all because of a retained reflex called the STNR - symmetrical tonic neck reflex. It’s a reflex that splits the body in half from top and bottom, and it helps to allow babies to learn to crawl forward. When it doesn’t integrate, or mature, that leaves the person’s body movements at the mercy of what their head, neck, and eyes are doing. It’s extremely exhausting! It can be 10 times harder for people with this reflex retained to copy from the board, sit properly in a chair, ride a bike, etc.

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Amy Wise | OT + Gut-Brain Practitioner on Instagram: "Why that “messy” snow angel matters 🧠 When arms and legs don’t move together (or do opposite things), it often points to a retained STNR (Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex). STNR’s job: ✨Helps babies transition from crawling → standing ✨Integrates upper & lower body movement ✨Supports posture, coordination, and attention When STNR is retained, you might see: ✨Arms + legs not working together ✨W-sitting, slouching, poor posture ✨Difficulty sittin

Bright Beginnings (Bahadurgarh) on Instagram: "STNR Integration Activity 🌟 This simple play-based activity helps children improve: ✔️ Postural control ✔️ Hand–leg coordination ✔️ Core strength & stability ✔️ Balance and body awareness 🌈 STNR (Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex) integration is important for sitting, crawling, writing, reading, and overall motor planning. When reflexes are well integrated, learning becomes easier and movement becomes smoother 💙 ✨ At Bright Beginnings, we focus on fu