Amphibian reflex - It causes the legs, arms and torso of newborns to move in spurts that can propel them through the water for a metre or so unaided., Righting reflex - A baby of four or five months old will try to lift the head to an upright position when placed on the back., The gag reflex - When water enters the babes mouth the epiglottis closes over the trachea so no water enters the lungs, creating a watertight seal over the windpipe, Babkin reflex - Pressure by the adult’s thumbs on the palms of both hands of the baby will result in opening of the baby’s mouth., Asymmetrical tonic neck reflex - This will cause movement of the body in response to the head turning and is known as the fencing position., Segmental rolling reflex - Whilst the baby is in the supine position the reflex is activated from the hip as the baby elevates it and through to the legs as the leg comes across the body and aids the rolling process, Landau reflex - When a baby is held horizontally it is a natural response to maintain a convex arc with the head and legs slightly flexed -like a banana shape, good for baby surfing., Parachute reflex - The arms and legs are open and spread, with the head pulled back on the neck, indicating that the baby is out of balance and does not like this falling sensation, Moro/Startle - This will cause a child to throw the arms outwards and the head back in a sudden movement and then bring them back in again, Palmar - This enables babies to have a very strong grip, bending the fingers toward the palm of the hand at between three and four months ,

Baby Reflexes

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