04Infant Reflexes

sucking

suck on anything that touches the lip

rooting

turning the head when the cheek is touched

grasp

fingers automatically grip on anything that touches the palm of the hand

babinski

toes will fan out and curl when the sole of the foot is stroked from heel to toe

moro

sudden noise or loss of support to the head and neck = spread their arms and legs then quickly contract the limbs inward

tonic neck

lying on back, head on one side, extend arm and leg to side where head is and flex (inward/contract) opposite side

stepping

legs move in stepping like motion when feet touch a smooth surface

reflexes

involuntary movements in response to stimulation

feeding

sucking and rooting reflex are important for _______

voluntary behaviors

grasping and stepping reflexes will eventually be replaced by more _____

reflexes

offer pediatricians insight into the maturation and health of the nervous system