Primitive reflexes in Newborns👶🏼 #newborns #fyo #pediatrics

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗻’𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗲𝘀…

👶🏻 𝙋𝙖𝙡𝙢𝙖𝙧 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙥 𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙭
When you place your finger on a baby’s palm, they automatically grasp it tightly.

👣 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙥 𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙭
When the sole of the foot is touched, the baby’s toes curl downward.

👉These reflexes are important signs of normal neurological development in newborns.

⏳ When do they disappear?
* Palmar grasp reflex usually disappears by 4–6 months of age.
* Plantar grasp reflex usually disappears by around 9–12 months.

As babies grow, these reflexes are gradually replaced by voluntary movements and better motor control.
Around 4–6 months, you may notice your baby:
* bringing hands to the mouth
* reaching and grasping objects
* exploring with their hands more intentionally

This is also why supervised mitten-free time can help babies develop sensory awareness and fine motor skills. 🤍

Why are these reflexes important?
✔️ suggest normal neurological function in newborns
✔️ help assess the integrity of the nervous system
✔️ show normal brain and spinal cord development
✔️ prepare babies for future voluntary grasping and motor skills

✨Persistence of primitive reflexes beyond the expected age may sometimes suggest neurological concerns and should be assessed by your PEDIA 👩🏻‍⚕️💯👌

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Видео Primitive reflexes in Newborns👶🏼 #newborns #fyo #pediatrics канала Dr. Giline Dela Fuente PEDIA