Doesn't that sound amazing?
In fact, these are all natural reflex behaviors of newborns. The nervous system of newborns is still immature, and the central nervous system, which is in charge of physical functions, is still developing. Body function and response to external stimuli mainly depend on the reflex of brain stem and spinal cord. These movements don't need thinking, they are purely natural reflections of the body.
As the months increase, some reflections will gradually disappear. If they don't disappear at the age of months, it may be that the child has developmental problems and needs urgent medical treatment. Some reflexes will become spontaneous behaviors and grow up with the baby.
1. Rooting reflex
The baby is born with a "rooted reflex". When we touch his cheek or lips with our fingers, he will turn his head in the direction of his hand. This reflex can help the baby find the RU head while nursing. With the increase of time, the "rooting reflex" will gradually strengthen, shaking your head from the beginning to the left and right, looking for the heads on both sides, twisting your head to the heads and then slightly turning away; Later, turn your head directly and put your mouth in the right position to suck (this time is usually about 3 weeks after birth).
2. Sucking reflex
Sucking is also a reflection. As early as in the fetal period, the baby already has this ability, and often sucks his fingers with relish in the palace.
After the baby is born, put the nipple or nipple in his mouth and touch the upper jaw of his mouth, and he will automatically suck and swallow.
But breastfeeding needs rhythmic sucking, breathing and swallowing, which is a complicated process, so many babies can't breastfeed well when they are born, and it takes a period of practice.
With the increase of age, the reflex behavior of foraging and sucking gradually weakens, and the independent behavior gradually strengthens. Babies will start sucking to appease themselves and give themselves a sense of security.
3. Moro reflex
In the first few weeks of a newborn's life, there is a very special reflex-"Moro reflex". If the baby's head suddenly changes posture or leans back, or is frightened by a loud or sudden sound, he will stretch his arms to both sides, open his fingers, then quickly retract his arms and hold them on his chest, and then he may start crying.
This kind of reflex is actually a kind of defensive reflex peculiar to infants, which is more common in infants within 3-4 months, and will disappear completely in about 6 months. If the baby does not have this kind of reflex, it may be that the brain nervous system is immature, or the nervous system is diseased, changed or damaged. It is recommended to see a doctor. If it can still be caused after 4 months, it must be taken seriously; If it still appears after 9 months, it may be characterized by large brain, slow brain, sex, illness and degeneration, and it needs medical examination.
This kind of reflection will also make the baby "stunned" while sleeping, which will affect sleep. Parents can wrap their baby in a quilt to create a "safe" environment for him.
4. Fencing reflex
Many mothers find that when the baby's head turns to one side, the arm on the same side tends to be straight, while the arm on the other side is curved and looks like fencing. This kind of reflex is fencing reflex, also known as ankylosing neck reflex.
This reflex can prevent the newborn from tumbling from supine to prone, or from prone to supine. Generally speaking, this reflex first appears in the 28th week of pregnancy, and then disappears about 3 months after birth. If it still exists, it may be caused by brain, sex, disease and change, and you need to see a doctor.
Step 5 keep reflecting
Traction reflex is the "infinite power" mentioned at the beginning of the article. When you touch your baby's palm with your fingers, the baby will immediately grasp it, and the grasping force is so great that you can almost hang yourself. Of course, it is not recommended to let the baby hang on his fingers, so as not to strain his arm or hurt him when he falls to the ground.
This reflex usually disappears after the baby is born for 3 months, and it is replaced by autonomous grasping. If it hasn't disappeared for more than 4 months, it is probably caused by God, disease and change, so you need to see a doctor as soon as possible.
And whether the baby is healthy can also be judged according to the situation of clenching fists.
In the first month after birth, babies often clench their fists. After a month, this behavior will gradually decrease, and the clenched fingers will slowly open. By two months, although babies will not reach for toys by themselves, they will play with toys if they put them in their hands. ...
If the baby continues to clench fists for two months, it may be middle, pivot, spirit, meridian, tie and injury. It is recommended to take the baby to see a doctor for examination.
6. Step reflection
When the baby is upright and puts his feet on a flat surface, he will take a step. This reflex generally disappears at 6-8 weeks after the baby is born, and then reappears around 1 year, but it is not a reflex, but a baby's autonomous walking behavior.
Premature babies generally have this reflex. The difference is that newborns often go to bed on tiptoe, while full-term babies go to bed with their whole feet or heels.
In addition to these reflexes, newborns also have respiratory reflex, cross-legged reflex, swimming reflex, trunk bending reflex, rotation reflex, fatigue reflex, blink reflex, tracking reflex, neck reflex, pupil reflex, vomiting reflex and avoidance reflex ... but they are not particularly obvious and are often ignored by parents.
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