Reflexes

Question 1

Sucking and rooting - describe the reflex

Answer 1

Touch baby’s cheek and they immediately turn their face towards this stimulus making sucking motions

Question 2

Sucking and rooting - when should this disappear

Answer 2

Between 6 - 12 months

Question 3

Palmar grasp - describe the reflex

Answer 3

Object placed in baby’s palm

Baby responds by grasping object

Question 4

Plantar grasp - describe reflex

Answer 4

Stroke sole of baby’s foot and toes of food should fan out

Question 5

ATNR - what does this mean

Answer 5

Asymmetric tonic neck reflex

Question 6

ATNR - describe reflex

Answer 6

Baby lying on their back sleeping the turn head and extend limbs on that side
Other side of the body limbs are flexed

Question 7

ATNR - when should this disappear

Answer 7

6 months

Question 8

ATNR - why does this need to disappear

Answer 8

Must disappear to develop voluntary movement

Question 9

Moro - describe the reflex

Answer 9

Sudden movement or loud noise

Baby responds by throwing arms out then pulling them towards body

Question 10

Moro - when should this disappear

Answer 10

4 months

Question 11

Stepping and placing - describe reflex

Answer 11

When lifted up baby makes walking motions