DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
ADULTHOOD PHYSICAL COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
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Throw legs up in the air
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Wave arms when startled
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Open mouth and turn head when touched on the cheek
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Grasp nearby objects
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Detailed explanation-1: -This reflex starts when the corner of the baby’s mouth is stroked or touched. The baby will turn their head and open their mouth to follow and root in the direction of the stroking. This helps the baby find the breast or bottle to start feeding. This reflex lasts about 4 months.
Detailed explanation-2: -Rooting. In some cases, reflexes change into voluntary behavior. For example, your baby is born with a rooting reflex that prompts him to turn his head toward your hand if you stroke his cheek or mouth. This helps him find the nipple at feeding time.
Detailed explanation-3: -ROOTING REFLEX. This reflex occurs when the baby’s cheek is stroked. The infant will turn toward the side that was stroked and begin to make sucking motions.
Detailed explanation-4: -Definition/Introduction The rooting reflex is one of the involuntary primitive motor reflexes, which are also known as the frontal release reflexes, that are mediated by the brainstem. It initiates when the corner of an infant’s mouth is stimulated.
Detailed explanation-5: -You can test your baby’s rooting reflex by gently stroking their cheek or mouth. They should turn their head in response to the touch, or look like they’re “rooting” from side to side. If you’re concerned your baby isn’t rooting properly, talk to their pediatrician.