Foot placing reflex / reaction

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Uploaded by on Jul 1, 2010

Foot placing is elicited by touching the shinbone and the dorsal side of the foot against a hard surface such as the edge of a table. The newborn makes a quick lifting motion, as if to step onto the table. This reaction is present between the 3rd and 6th month of age.

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  • That reflex is really the 'breast crawl' reflex. If you leave bub skin to skin with mum on her tummy or chest for an hour or so straight after birth bub will use that motion to crawl up to the breast and latch properly. Our bodies are amazing things aren't they!

  • @jadeyvette - yes indeed!

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  • Thank you, that was helpfull

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