Reflexes

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What happens in a walking reflex?
If you hold a baby in an upright position with their feet touching the floor, they will seem to be trying to walk. This lasts around 3-4 weeks
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What is the rooting reflex?
Where the baby turns it's head towards the source of food and open its mouth in search for food. This normally lasts around 12 weeks
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What is the grasp reflex?
When you place your finger in the palm of a babys hand they grasp it. This involuntary movement will last around 3 months
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What is the sucking reflex?
When you put your finger inside a babies mouth and they **** on it. This ensures that they will be able to feed
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What is the foot curl (Babinski) reflex?
When you stroke the sole of a babies foot and their big toe curls up and the others spread out. This lasts around 2 years
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What is the startle (moro) reflex?
In response to a loud noise, there is a sudden movement or sense of falling
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