NEWBORN REFLEXES Flashcards
infant’s head is turned to a particular side, the leg and arm on that side will extend, while the leg and arm on the opposite side will flex.
Tonic Neck Reflex (Fencing Reflex)
disappears around 4 month of age.
Tonic Neck Reflex (Fencing Reflex)
2 types of Grasp Reflex
PALMAR AND PLANTAR
disappears around 4-6 months of age.
Palmar grasp reflexes (hand)
hen placing a finger or stroking the inside of the infant’s palm the hand will close around it…hence grasp it.
Palmar grasp reflexes (hand)
when a finger is placed under the toes, the toes will curl.
PLANTAR GRASP REFLEX
disappears by 6 months.
MORO
9 months to 1 year.
PLANTAR GRASP REFLEX
1 YEAR
BABINSKI
something touches the top of the infant’s mouth (specifically the hard palate of the mouth….so the roof of the mouth) the infant will automatically suck. Again, this helps with feeding by allowing the infant to pull food from the source….breast or a bottle.
SUCKING
the infant’s cheek or side of mouth is stroked, the head will turn towards it and the infant will open its mouth in an attempt to suck. This helps the baby find its food source when feeding.
ROOTING
occurs when the infant hears a sudden loud noise or experiences unexpected movement.
MORO REFLEX (STARTLE REFLEX)
BY 4 MOS
ROOTING
the bottom of the foot is stroked from the heel upward along the outward part of the foot, the big toe dorsiflexes (bends back) and the other toes fan or spread out.
BABINSKI
3-4 MOS
STEP REFLEX
disappears at 4 months
SUCKING
infant is placed on the stomach and pressure (such as a hand) is applied to the sole of the foot, the infant will attempt to push against the hand and move the arms and legs in a crawling like motion.
CRAWLING/BAUER
holding the infant upright with legs and feet touching a surface, the infant will move the legs like taking steps or walking.
STEP REFLEX
a few weeks to couple of months
CRAWLING
