At Birth
At Birth
At Birth
The stepping
or walking
reflex
The grasp
reflex
The
asymmetric
tonic neck
reflex
Make eye
contract
Able to imitate
The startle
reflex
Aware of
physical
sensation
such as
hunger.
Ventral
suspension
The rooting
reflex
The falling
reflex (Moro
reflex)
Respond to
high-pitched
tones by
moving their
limbs.
Reflexes of a
newborn baby
The swallowing
and sucking
reflexes
Physical
development
At Birth
Sensitive to
textures
Often imitate
facial expression
Enjoy feeding
and cudding
Emotional and
social development
Sensory
developmentf
Have sensitive
skin
Prone position
Gross Motor
skills
Fine Motor
skills
Hold their
thumbs
tucked in
under their
fingers.
Open their
eyes when
held upright
Cannot hear
very soft
sounds
Recognise
their mothers
Turn their
head
Fascinated by
human faces
Lie supine,
with the head
to one side.
- Hold their
hands
- open hands
spontaneousl
y during
feeding.