Reflexes Reflex Stimulation Response* Rooting Cheek stroked with finger or nipple Head turns; mouth opens Sucking Finger or object in infant’s mouth Sucks using tongue and mouth *These behaviors cease a few months after birth. Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.
Reflexes Reflex Stimulation Response* Moro (Startle) Sudden stimulus, such as loud noise or being dropped Extends legs, arms, and fingers; arches back, draws back head *These behaviors cease a few months after birth. Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.
Reflexes Reflex Stimulation Response* Tonic Neck Head turned to one side Extends arms and legs on that side; flexes opposite limbs Babinski Sole or foot stroked Toes fan out; foot twists in *These behaviors cease a few months after birth. Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.
Reflexes Reflex Stimulation Response* Grasping (Palmar) Something placed in palm of hand Makes tight grasp; will grasp tighter if object is pulled away Stepping (Walking) Held upright with feet touching flat surface Appears to walk in a coordinated way *These behaviors cease a few months after birth. Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.
Reflexes Rooting Grasping (Palmar) Tonic Neck Babinski Sucking Moro (Startle) Stepping (Walking) Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.