A Baby's Reflexes..
A baby is born with certain reflexes to protect them during the first few weeks. These reflexes will disappear after a few weeks and be replaced with voluntary movement during baby's development.
Doctors will check these reflexes to ensure his central nervous system is working correctly.
Walking Reflex
If you hold baby in an upright position with his feet touching the floor, his legs will seem to be trying to walk. This reflex will last for about 3-4 weeks, and he won't actually walk until he is around 12 months.
Crawling Reflex
Place baby on his stomach and he will take up a crawling position with his bottom in the air and his legs bent. This lasts for about two months when he will then be able to lie flat.
Search Reflex
Touch baby's cheek with your finger or breast and he will turn towards the source and open his mouth in search of food. This reflex will last for about 12 weeks.
Grasp Reflex
Place your finger in the palm of baby's hand and he will grasp it. This involuntary movement will persist for about 3 months.
Sucking Reflex
Put your (clean) finger in baby's mouth and he will suck on it. This reflex ensures he will be able to feed.
Diving Reflex
If baby is placed in water - either during a water birth or in a swimming pool - his throat will close so that he does not swallow the water. This means that baby will not drown if born in water, and he will also be a natural swimmer. This reflex will last for about 2 months, or longer if you take him swimming.
Babinski's Reflex
Stroke the sole of baby's foot and his big toe will curl up and the other toes will spread out. This lasts for about two years.
****************************************************************
Author: Tony Luck who runs a site with advice for moms-to-be and new moms. Included are the fascinating chinese pregnancy calendar which is supposed to let you know whether the baby you are expecting will be a girl or boy, and a conception chart to tell you when baby is expected.
Have you been invited to a baby shower or asked... Read More
There seems to be more and more pressure on parents... Read More
You have just learned that you are expecting a bundle... Read More
Your Taurus Baby..April 20 - May 20Taurus babies are usually... Read More
Your baby shower invitation wording can be either generic or... Read More
Years ago my husband and I attended a parenting class... Read More
The addition of baby number 2, 3, or 10 is... Read More
Forget bears and bunnies. Today's diaper bags are all about... Read More
Whether you're hosting a baby shower for the first time... Read More
Your friend's having a baby. What an exciting time for... Read More
There are many whimsical, fun baby room themes if you... Read More
Sounds great ? doesn't it?Or does it sound too good... Read More
Baby furniture can be made up of many different pieces... Read More
Baby shower cakes are terrific centerpieces for showers. Guests always... Read More
No?Don't let your child pee or poop every where and... Read More
As children are growing from todddlerhood to childhood parents are... Read More
To the uninitiated parent, buying a car seat for your... Read More
So you're holding a baby shower? Then you will need... Read More
Colic hurts. Any parent who has an affected child will... Read More
No aspect of party planning is more crucial and sometimes... Read More
A baby shower is often the highlight of an expectant... Read More
The conversation went something like this:"Hey honey, when we get... Read More
You will need to begin gathering the things your baby... Read More
There are quite a few baby shower game ideas for... Read More
The best baby shower invitation ideas help everyone to have... Read More
Etiquette for baby shower used to be quite rigid, but... Read More
When it comes to your newborn or children's health, it... Read More
Just two months ago, a group of mothers from three... Read More
Does size matter? No, not that! Is your baby too... Read More
When your child shows a majority of the signs of... Read More
The first thing you should do when trying to choose... Read More
Most babies and kids with reflux will have typical symptoms... Read More
Are you looking for cute baby names? This article explains... Read More
A baby's only activities until the age of two months... Read More
Products are recalled all the time for posing a danger... Read More
The experts often tell us that in order to ensure... Read More
A baby shower is a great way to welcome a... Read More
Does your diaper bag have everything you need in it?... Read More
It is truly amazing the development that a baby experiences... Read More
At least one third of households have their TV turned... Read More
Using baby shower checklist-hostess are the best way to stay... Read More
No aspect of party planning is more crucial and sometimes... Read More
It seems that the days of naming your son or... Read More
When parents face difficulties with infant and child sleep issues,... Read More
When I say RAD you may think of a child... Read More
Did you waste $57 today? I hope not. Unfortunately, so... Read More
While drinking more water is a good idea for everyone,... Read More
It is a myth that bottle-feeds and breast-feeding is equally... Read More
Baby Shower Invitation Cards are a time saver for the... Read More
Have you found yourself frustrated trying to decide what to... Read More
Babies & Toddler Babies & Toddler |
|