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The term ‘newborn reflexes’, refer to your baby's innate responses when certain parts of her body are stimulated. Though they may seem to occur for no reason at all, newborn reflexes are actually indicators that your baby’s brain and nervous system are working well. Some of the most common newborn reflexes include:

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<h2><span style="color: #33cccc;"><em>Rooting reflex</em></span></h2>
If you stroke the corner of your baby’s mouth, she will turn her head, open her mouth and ‘reach’ in the direction of your stroke. This is an instinctive response that helps her to find the breast or bottle to begin feeding.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
<h2><span style="color: #33cccc;"><em>Moro reflex</em></span></h2>
Also known as the startle reflex, your baby would throw out her arms and legs when she is startled by loud noises, or feels like she’s falling.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
<h2><span style="color: #33cccc;"><em>Palmar grasp</em></span></h2>
Probably one of the most depicted reflexes, this is when your baby grasps your finger when you touch or stroke her palm.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
<h2><span style="color: #33cccc;"><em>Stepping reflex</em></span></h2>
This is also called the walking or dance reflex. If you try holding your baby upright whilst supporting her under the arms, baby will instinctively place one foot in front of the other when she feels the floor beneath her.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
<h2><span style="color: #33cccc;"><em>Tonic neck, or fencing reflex</em></span></h2>
When you turn your baby’s head to the right as she’s lying down, her right arm will extend whilst the other will be raised above her head. The opposite happens when you turn her head to the left.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

In general, newborn reflexes will disappear by the time she reaches her first birthday.

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