Highlight physical development during infancy

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

An infant's physical development begins at the head, then moves to other parts of the body. For example, sucking comes before sitting, which comes before walking.

Newborn to 2 months:

Can lift and turn their head when lying on their back

Hands are fisted, the arms are flexed

Neck is unable to support the head when the infant is pulled to a sitting position

Primitive reflexes include:

Babinski reflex, toes fan outward when sole of foot is stroked

Moro reflex (startle reflex), extends arms then bends and pulls them in toward body with a brief cry; often triggered by loud sounds or sudden movements

Palmar hand grasp, infant closes hand and "grips" your finger

Placing, leg extends when sole of foot is touched

Plantar grasp, infant flexes the toes and forefoot

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