Sucking Insert finger into infant's Rhythmic sucking Birth 7 months Startle Loud Similar to Moro Birth 4 months response Palmar (grasp) Touch palm with finger Grasp object, holds Birth 6 months or object tightly Tonic neck Head turned to one side Arm and leg extend on 2 months 6 months (fencing) while infant lies on back the side infant Opposite arm and leg extend. Blinking Light flash Eyelids close Birth ----- Stepping Infant supported in an Rhythmic stepping Birth 6 weeks upright position with movements feet touching flat surface. Babinski Stroke the sole of foot Toes fan out Birth 12 mo. from heel to toe laterally *This assessment guide follows the videotape. The systematic approach makes key assessments while the baby is quiet, then moves into a head-to-toe sequence. Reflexes are integrated with the appropriate systems. QUIET EXAM
Sucking Insert finger into infant's Rhythmic sucking Birth 7 months Startle Loud Similar to Moro response Birth 4 months Palmar (grasp) Touch palm with finger or object Grasp object, holds tightly Birth 6 months Tonic neck (fencing) Head turned to one side while infant lies on back Arm and leg extend on the side infant Opposite arm and leg extend. 2 months 6 months Blinking Light flash Eyelids close Birth ----- Stepping Infant supported in an upright position with feet touching flat surface. Rhythmic stepping movements Birth 6 weeks Babinski Stroke the sole of foot from heel to toe laterally Toes fan out Birth 12 mo. *This assessment guide follows the videotape. The systematic approach makes key assessments while the baby is quiet, then moves into a head-to-toe sequence. Reflexes are integrated with the appropriate systems. QUIET EXAM
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