Pediatric Primitive Reflexes - Maneuver and Ages Palmar Grasp Reflex - Place your fingers into the baby's hands and press against the palmar surfaces. The baby will flex all fingers to grasp your fingers. Plantar Grasp Reflex - Touch the sole at the base of the toes. The toes curl. Rooting Reflex - Stroke the perioral skin at the corners of the mouth. The mouth will open and baby will turn the head toward the stimulated side and suck. Moro Reflex (Startle Reflex) - Hold the baby supine, supporting the head, back, and legs. Abruptly lower the entire body about 2 feet. The arms abduct and extend, hands open, and legs flex. Baby may cry. Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex - With baby supine, turn head to one side, holding jaw over shoulder. The arms/legs on side to which head is turned extend while the opposite arm/leg flex. Repeat on other side. #Primitive #Reflexes #Maneuvers #Ages #Timeline #Pediatrics #Peds #Diagnosis #Neurology #PhysicalExam ** GrepMed Recommended Text: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics - https://amzn.to/2T9mbGi
