Falling Baby Awakens Dad’s Reflexes

They say that when you become a parent, your body is always on the go – ready to maneuver in a way one would never thought possible. Whenever parents feel or see that their children are in imminent danger, their animal instincts awaken. The superhero mode seems to be switched on forever and it never burns out and judging by this video, it is the most powerful during the first months of toddlers’ attempts to gain independence.Show more

The camera captures dad’s lightning-fast reflexes that kick in when he tries to save his baby from hitting his head on the ground. Dad’s almighty abilities will make your jaw drop. When left alone, toddlers will certainly make some acrobatic movements that will put on test parents’ ability to jump in.

Sitting on a specially-tailored carpet for children, that gives the impression of walking into an enchanted forest surrounded with unusual creatures, the toddler is giving his best to keep his balance. As the baby is struggling, moving slightly with his body from side to side, shaking his hands abruptly, there are moments when he successfully maintains his balance and sits perfectly straight. But for a split second, as it always happens in the world of babies, he slowly leans on the side only to start falling quite quickly.

Paying attention in situations like this is everything and it will certainly keep babies out of harm’s way. His dad with the speed of light catches baby’s head at the last moment before it crashes onto the floor. It may be exaggerating to say that this papa is a real phenomenon and has mythical powers. Was the baby testing his dad’s attention or his strength? We will never find out.