Several Reflexes Are Important In The Assessment Of Newborns And Young Infants.

Movement of the head below the spine: Movement of head above the spine:

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These central nervous system motor responses are eventually inhibited by 4 to 6 months of age as the brain matures and replaces. This is called the rooting reflex since the baby tries to root in the direction of touch.

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Primitive Reflexes Are Involuntary Motor Responses Originating In The Brainstem Present After Birth In Early Child Development That Facilitate Survival.

Rooting reflex helps babies reach breast or bottle nipple for feeding.