NEWBORN’S APPEARANCE: FEET AND REFLEXES
Feet
Sometimes a newborn baby’s feet are turned inwards temporarily as a result of their cramped position in the womb. This will correct itself by the first year. If the feet can be readily moved to a normal position then your baby is unlikely to have a club foot.
Reflexes
Certain reflexes are present in the newborn. These are instinctive movements, which gradually disappear over the first few months as the nervous system matures. Startle reflex (Moro reflex) When the baby is startled by sudden noise or movement, he flings both of his arms out to the side and spreads his fingers. Stepping reflex When the newborn baby is held up and his foot is put in contact with a horizontal surface, such as the edge of a table, he lifts his feet as if trying to walk.
Grasp reflex
A newborn baby will grasp your finger with his hand and not let go. The baby’s grip is surprisingly strong. This reflex persists until the age of about 8 weeks, after which active grasping becomes more developed as hand-eye co-ordination improves.
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