Principles of growth and development by Gemmagorton https://padlet.com/gemma_gorton/fffwrjhxvbua en-us 2016-12-13 14:48:25 UTC 2025-11-27 16:10:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Babyhead.png Rebecca https://padlet.com/gemma_gorton/fffwrjhxvbua/wish/192171493 What are infant reflexes?
 Root reflex - begins when the corner of baby's month is stroked or touched baby turns head and opens mouth to follow and root in the direction of the stroking, helps baby find the breast or bottle to begin feeding.
Suck reflex  - when roof of mouth is touched the baby begins to suck, doesn't begin till 32nd week of pregnacy not fully developed till 36 weeks. premature may have a weak or immature sucking ability cos of this. babies also have hand-to-mouth reflex that goes with rooting and sucking and may suck on fingers or hands.
Moro reflex - aka startle reflex as it usually occurs when baby is startled by a loud sound or movement. in response baby throws back head extends out the arms and legs, cries then pulls the arms and legs back in. baby's own cry can trigger this. lasts 5 to 6 months.
Tonic neck reflex - head is turned to one side, the arm on that side stretches out and the opposite arm bends up at the elbow . aka the "fencing" position. lasts about 6-7 months.
Grasp reflex - stroking palm of hand causes the baby to close fingers in a grasp. lasts about 5-6 months.
Babinski reflex - when sole of foot s firmly stroked, the big toes bends back toward the top of the foot and the other toes fan out, up to about 2yrs.
Step reflex - aka walking or dance reflex cos a baby appears to take steps or dance when held upright with feet touching a solid surface.
(Stanford children's health)

]]> 2017-09-28 16:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gemma_gorton/fffwrjhxvbua/wish/192171493 Hannah https://padlet.com/gemma_gorton/fffwrjhxvbua/wish/192898933 What are infant reflexes?

Stepping reflex – hold a baby on a flat surface and they’ll begin to move their feet up and down like they are walking. 

Grasp reflex – stroke the babies palm with your finger and they’ll grab your finger tightly.

Moro reflex – sit the baby upright for a few seconds then throw them back, they’ll throw their arms and legs out and extend their neck. 

Head to toe development – motor development will start from the head downwards, a baby will turn it’s head before they open their arms and stretch them, they will then begin to kick their legs. 

Milestones – ‘Developmental milestones act as checkpoints in a child's development to determine what the average child is able to do at a particular age. Knowing the developmental milestones for different ages helps parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals understand normal child development and also aids in identifying potential problems with delayed development.’ - http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-are-developmental-milestones-in-children-table-definition-examples.html

Percentiles – percentiles are the height and weight charts from the average ‘norms’ of a baby. They help medical professional and parents decide whether the baby is underweight/overweight or shorter/taller than the average ‘norm’ for their age. 

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