Reflexes Flashcards
startle/moro
appears at birth
Disappears at four months
how to elicit startle response
Present loud noise or allow infants head to drop slightly
response of startle reflex
Arm spread, and fingers extend, and then flex
Arms come towards each other
Cry as possible
Rooting reflex
appears at birth
Disappears 3 to 4 months
how to elicit rooting reflex
Head midline
Stroke check
response of rooting reflex
Infant opens mouth and turns head to stimulated side
stepping reflex
Started at birth
Disappear 6 to 8 weeks
how to elicit stepping reflex
Infant is held as the weight bearing with feet on surface
response of stepping reflex
Infant steps along, raising one foot at a time
parachute reflex
begins 6 to 8 months
Never disappears
how to elicit parachute reflex
Suspend infant, prone and lower quickly towards table
response of parachute reflex
Infant should extend arms, hands, and fingers
