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Newborn Reflexes

Newborn Reflexes. Rooting (Sucking) Reflex. When the baby’s cheek is stroked with a finger or nipple, he will turn his head, open his mouth, and begin making sucking motions. This reflex helps babies latch on and begin feeding. Moro (Startle) Reflex.

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Newborn Reflexes

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  1. Newborn Reflexes

  2. Rooting (Sucking) Reflex When the baby’s cheek is stroked with a finger or nipple, he will turn his head, open his mouth, and begin making sucking motions. This reflex helps babies latch on and begin feeding.

  3. Moro (Startle) Reflex When baby experiences a stimulus such as a loud noise or being suddenly moved, he will extend his arms, legs and fingers, arch his back and neck.

  4. Darwinian or Palmer (Grasping) Reflex When a baby’s palm is stroked, he will grasp on to the object. The baby’s grasp is so strong that he can support his own weight.

  5. Babinski Reflex When the sole of a baby’s foot is stroked, he will fan his toes out and twist his foot inward.

  6. Tonic Neck Reflex When a baby’s head is turned to one side, he will straighten the arm and leg on that side, and the limbs on the other side will be bent.

  7. Walking (Stepping) Reflex When a baby is held under his arms with his feet touching a flat surface, he will make step-like motions that look like walking.

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