Reflex Present in Babies
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ScribdTranslationsReflex Name Characteristics Duration
Search Reflex -When you touch or caress the baby's mouth or cheek, he The rooting reflex
turns his head and opens his mouth to look for the direction disappears around 3
of said caress. or 4 months of age
-It helps the baby to look for the mother's breast to feed and of the baby
the hungrier the baby is, the stronger the reflex.
Suction Reflex -When something is introduced into the baby's mouth, such It appears around 32
as the nipple, finger or bottle, the baby begins to suck. weeks of pregnancy,
-When the baby is premature this reflex may be weak or but does not fully
immature. develop until 36
weeks of pregnancy.
Moro reflex -It occurs when the baby is startled by a sudden sound or The Moro reflex
movement. remains until 4 or 5
-When there is some alteration in the limbs, such as a months of age.
clavicle fracture, the reflection only appears in one of the
arms.
Grip Reflex -It appears when the baby's palm is caressed or pressed This reflex lasts only
with any object and the baby closes its fingers. a couple of months
-When it disappears, this reflex is replaced by a learned and is strongest in
behavior, which has an intention and which develops as the premature babies.
baby's brain matures. When he begins to acquire
coordination and ability to grasp and manipulate objects.
Automatic Gait Reflex -It appears when the baby is held standing with his feet on a
solid surface and he begins to move his feet as if he were
taking steps.
Babinski reflex -Appears when the sole of the foot is caressed. The baby's This reflection
big toe curls toward the top and the other toes fan out. disappears around a
year
Tonic Neck Reflex -It is triggered when the baby's head is turned to one side, This reflex
held for 15 seconds and then returned to the midline. disappears around 6
-The baby's response consists of extending the arm and leg or 7 months of age
corresponding to the side to which the head has been and in some children
turned, while the other side remains flexed. a clear response is
obtained, in others it
may be barely
noticeable.
Galant reflex -This reflex is placed by placing the baby face down on the This reflex
(Trunk Curve hands and rubbing the two sides of the spine with the finger disappears around
Response) (from the shoulder to the buttocks). one year of age.
-The baby responds by curving the spine towards the
stimulated side.
Parachute Reflection - reflection is one of the protection responses. These are This reflex appears
automatic responses of the body to a threat such as falling. after 6 months and
-It appears when the baby is held under the armpits with his persists throughout
back to us and it is simulated that the baby is thrown onto a life.
surface. The baby reacts to this by stretching his arms to
protect himself from the fall.
Landau reflex -When the baby is suspended face down, the trunk extends This reflex appears
at 4 months and
disappears around a
year.
Diving Reflex -The baby may block his throat to avoid swallowing water. Babies under six
-They will also tend to move their arms and legs, allowing months of age.
these little ones to become perfect candidates for taking
swimming classes.
