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Posted by bio_man   February 15, 2023   2603 views

Infants are born with reflexes that support their survival. Newborns are making adjustments to living outside of the womb and do not have time to worry about survival. Fortunately, these reflexes support them in the first few months of life.

One reflex is the rooting reflex. This reflex occurs when the cheek or mouth is stroked and results in the baby turning its head toward the stroke. This reflex helps the baby find the nipple when it is time to eat. This reflex disappears around 4 months of age.

Another reflex is the sucking reflex. Whenever something touches the roof of the baby’s mouth, it will begin to suck. While this reflex is active before birth, babies that are born prematurely sometimes have difficulty coordinating their sucking and swallowing enough to feed successfully. Again, this reflex will disappear around 4 months of age.

The grasping reflex (shown above) occurs when the palm of the baby’s hand is stroked. Sensing the stimulus on their hand, the baby will grasp whatever is in it. This reflex usually disappears around 5 to 6 months.


Lastly, the startle reflex occurs when a baby’s head shifts position or tilts backward suddenly. The baby will react by throwing out its arms and legs and extending its neck. This reflex disappears around 6 months of age.

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