Newborn Reflexes (EIGHT)

Moro Reflex

Allow the head and trunk of the infant in a semi-sitting position to fall backward to an angle of at least 30 degrees The infant's arms will symmetrically extend, and then abduct while their fingers spread out to form a "c" shape

Startle Reflex

Clap hands or make a loud noise near the baby The infant will abduct their arms at the elbows, and their hands will remain clenched

Palmar Grasp Reflex

Place a an object in an infant's palm The infant will grasp the object

Sucking and Rooting Reflex

Stroke the infant's cheek or edge of infant's mouth The infant will turn their head toward the side that is touched and starts to suck

Babinski Reflex

Stroke the outer edge of the sole of the infant's foot up and toward the toes The infant's toes will fan upward and out

Plantar Grasp Reflex

Touch the sole of the infant's foot The infant's toes will curl inward

Tonic Neck Reflex

Turn the infant's head to one side The infant should extend the arm and leg on that side and flex their arm and leg on the opposite side

Stepping Reflex

Hold the infant upright with their feet touching a flat surface The infant will make stepping movements