Neonatal reflexes :

Moro reflex
- occurs from birth until about 3 months of
age.
- When the baby is held in the supine
position and the head is suddenly allowed to
fall back, there is symmetrical opening of the
arms before they close again (extension then
flexion of the limbs).
 Rooting reflex
- occurs from birth until about 4 months of
age.
- When the baby is touched near the corner
of the mouth, the baby will turn his head
towards the stimulus. This is one of the baby
milestones that is useful for getting babies to
latch onto the breast - the baby will .turn to the
nipple if it is brushed on the baby's cheek
 Sucking reflex
• occurs from birth until about 4 months of age.
• When an object is placed in the mouth, the baby
will start sucking. This is one of the baby
milestones that is vital for survival. Babies don't
have to learn how to feed after birth, it is a
natural reflex.
 Palmar Grasp reflex
• occurs from birth until about 3 months
of age.
• The baby will close his hand if an
object is placed in the palm.
 Plantar Grasp reflex
• occurs from birth until about 10
months of age.
• The baby will close his foot around
an object is placed against the
sole.