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A Baby Is Born With Several Reflexes by:Tony Luck A Baby's Reflexes.. A baby is born with certain reflexes to protect them during the first few weeks. These reflexes will disappear after a few weeks and be replaced with voluntary movement during baby's development. Doctors will check these reflexes to ensure his central nervous system is working correctly. Walking Reflex If you hold baby in an upright position with his feet touching the floor, his legs will seem to be trying to walk. This reflex will last for about 3-4 weeks, and he won't actually walk until he is around 12 months. Crawling Reflex Place baby on his stomach and he will take up a crawling position with his bottom in the air and his legs bent. This lasts for about two months when he will then be able to lie flat. Search Reflex Touch baby's cheek with your finger or breast and he will turn towards the source and open his mouth in search of food. This reflex will last for about 12 weeks. Grasp Reflex Place your finger in the palm of baby's hand and he will grasp it. This involuntary movement will persist for about 3 months. Sucking Reflex Put your (clean) finger in baby's mouth and he will suck on it. This reflex ensures he will be able to feed. Diving Reflex If baby is placed in water - either during a water birth or in a swimming pool - his throat will close so that he does not swallow the water. This means that baby will not drown if born in water, and he will also be a natural swimmer. This reflex will last for about 2 months, or longer if you take him swimming. Babinski's Reflex Stroke the sole of baby's foot and his big toe will curl up and the other toes will spread out. This lasts for about two years. About the Author Tony Luck who runs a site with advice for moms-to-be and new moms, including the fascinating chinese pregnancy calendar which is supposed to tell you whether the baby you are expecting will be a boy or girl, and a conception chart to tell you when baby is expected.

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