Neonatal reflexes
Dear mothers, the newborn baby has involuntary reactions called neonatal reflexes, considered essential for the survival of the little one. Neonatal reflexes die out within twelve months of life.
What are neonatal reflexes?
During the first year of life the baby has innate and involuntary reactions, these reactions are called neonatal reflexes, the latter are very important for the survival of the baby and to help the baby adapt to the outside world.
What are neonatal reflexes?
As we have already said, neonatal reflexes are involuntary and innate reactions of the baby, now let's see some of the main neonatal reflexes and how they manifest themselves.
Neonatal reflexes: The Moro reflex.
The Moro reflex is one of the neonatal reflexes, this reflex disappears within the first six months of life, the little one spreads his arms when he hears sudden noises or is abruptly and quickly placed on his back.
Neonatal reflexes: Palmar prehension reflex
One of the neonatal reflexes that appears in the first few months is the palmar grip reflex, the baby involuntarily clenches his fingers forming a fist, an example can be the finger that they squeeze.
Neonatal reflexes: Suction reflex
Among the neonatal reflexes we have the sucking reflex, this reflex disappears after 7 months of birth, touching the sides of the baby's mouth, the baby moves his head and tries to bring it closer to the stimulus. The sucking reflex allows the baby to feed.
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