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A Baby Is Born With Certain Reflexes

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.

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Author: Tony Luck who runs a site with advice for moms-to-be and new moms. Included are the fascinating to tell you when baby is expected.

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Newborn Baby Reflexes

Assessing Newborn Primitive Reflexes” by Nina Gold for OPENPediatrics

The Personality Traits of an Aquarius Baby

Your Aquarius Baby..

January 20 – February 18

Your Aquarian baby will be outwardly calm, relaxed and delightful and grandparents, in particular, will dote on her. Aquarians are quick thinkers who want to analyze everything and everyone. An Aquarian child will often be totally unpredictable and come up with lots of ideas, and she will also be sensitive and intuitive.

Generous Rebel

You may find your child will rebel against commands and rules, but if you leave her to think things through she will normally come to a sensible conclusion on her own. Young Aquarians like to have many friends, although few will be very close, and will be generous towards them. Parents should watch out for the typical Aquarian absent-mindedness.

Energy and Sensitive

An Aquarian child will be constantly on the go and needs plenty of opportunities to make discoveries. Your child will thrive in a peaceful, calm, harmonious environment. These children are sensitive to any underlying tensions. Aquarian children can look more confident than they feel and so need genuine encouragement and praise from their parents.

Young Aquarians should be encouraged to think logically and practically. Their minds are always working quickly, sometimes too quickly so they often get in a muddle.

The typical Aquarian child is very healthy.

The Personality Traits of a Capricorn Baby

Your Capricorn Baby..

December 23 – January 19

Capricorn babies thrive on routine and order, which gives them a sense of security they need. They are usually even-tempered and self-contained. Capricorns can be strong-willed and will get what they want by slowly wearing down parental resistance.

Young Capricorns tend to prefer older company and they enjoy pretending to be grown-up. Your child will probably prefer to have just one or two close friends rather than being a part of a large group. Capricorns usually love to read and to make things.

Encourage Outside Activities

Your child will need to be encouraged to spend time outside in the fresh air, since Capricorns are not usually very enthusiastic about sport or the outdoors. Sometimes they are very serious children who need to be encouraged to relax and play. Capricorns have a good sense of humour but cannot bear to be teased.

A Capricorn child will do well in a secure environment with a regular routine and reliable, appreciative parents. Young Capricorns can also lose self-confidence easily despite their maturity. They should be taught how to express their very sensitive inner emotions and how to relax because Capricorns are natural worriers.

Capricorn babies can be prone to illness, although this improves with age.

Your Sagittarius Baby..

November 22 – December 21

Young Sagittarians are happy and playful. They can be impulsive and will be the kind of child who says ‘hello’ to everyone, and will be despondent if others don’t respond.

Adventurous and Independent

Your child will be active and adventurous, rarely sitting still, but as a result, may pick up more bumps and bruises than other children.

A Sagittarian child enjoys company, but when left alone will be content hugging a teddy or blanket.

Honest and Like to learn

Sagittarians are totally honest and expect to be treated openly and honestly in return. You may find that your child asks endless questions.

Most Sagittarians enjoy learning but will take a dislike to any rules that they see as pointless.

They are sociable characters who should be allowed to take any opportunity to socialise. Parents should not pressure a Sagittarian child or be possessive over her.

Sensitive and Generous

A young Sagittarian child may hide her hurts and disappointments and should, therefore be encouraged to show feelings. Sagittarians are generous and parents will have to give guidance about money.

These children are restless and freedom-loving, but they may need to be taught that there are some social rules that must be obeyed for their own good.

The typical Sagittarian can be a bit clumsy and will pick up knocks and bruises from falling over and bumping into things. From a health viewpoint, the typical Sagittarius may suffer from asthma.

 

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The Personality Traits of A Baby Born During The Sign Of Cancer

The Character Traits of a Scorpio Baby

Your Scorpio Baby..

October 23 – November 21

Young Scorpios have strong personalities. They know what they want and will go out and get it. Very loving and loyal to family and friends, Scorpios can, however, be wary of strangers. Your child may develop a trait of keeping his thoughts secret, but at the same time will be adept at finding out everyone else’s secrets.

Scorpios can often bear pain well so parents should learn to recognise small signs of discomfort from their babies. At play a Scorpio baby will learn from people seen as being stronger than themselves.

Your child will be active, quick to learn and intelligent.

Scorpio children often develop an almost insatiable curiosity about almost everything, but especially anything hidden, mysterious or forbidden. Parents will need to develop a tactful way of guiding their child away from unsuitable subjects.

Scorpios love to have a private place of their own, either a room or a secret hiding place. This gives them a sense of security.

Loyalty is important

Scorpio children will thrive if they believe that people around them will always be loyal.  The typical Scorpio child can be prone to accidents because of their need to do things or place more quickly than anyone else.

Typical health problems involve the nose and throat and many Scorpio children will get more coughs and colds. However, they will recover quickly.

The Character Traits of the Typical Libran Baby

Your Libra Baby..

September 23 – October 22
Libras can be really beautiful babies. Personality-wise, your Libra baby will not like to be hurried and will hate having to choose between two things.

Kind Hearted and Learned

Libra children often seem older than their years and unexpectedly knowledgeable. Libras thrive when treated fairly and will obey rules that are seen to be fair. They treat others well and are kind-hearted.

Parents will need to guard against the Libra child’s ability to wheedle almost anything out of adults, especially given their fondness for sweets. Your Libra child will quickly learn to argue with total conviction and will be adept at making their needs and wants known. You will need to guard against giving in to well-reasoned demands too often in case you spoil your child.

Harmony and Balance

Libras thrive in a harmonious environment and it is essential to give them lots of attention and affection. Whilst enjoying company, Libras can pursue interests on their own and are naturally private. Your child will respect the privacy of others and will keep confidences.

Your Libra child will be thoughtful and enjoy learning from books. A young Libra should not be fussed over too much or spoilt, but will rarely need to be strongly disciplined.

The typical Libra child will recover quickly from any ailments.

The Personality Traits of A Baby Born During The Sign Of Cancer

Your Cancer Baby..
June 21 – July 22
A Cancer child can be independent from a young age, often playing alone for hours and inventing invisible playmates. Cancer babies are fascinated by colors and pictures, and they love the different tastes of delicious foods and drinks. Cancer children need to be hugged and loved and they thrive when encouraged. A Cancer baby will change moods frequently and will withdraw themselves if they suffer any kind of rejection. Young Cancer children are quite capable of using tears to get what they want and Cancer babies have a reputation for crying a lot.
However, Cancerians are delightful and fascinating children whose changing moods are shown on their faces. They are imaginative and will thrive when given a lot of warmth and attention. Your Cancer child will be easy to manage and discipline and will be well-mannered. Most Cancerians prefer to be the leader rather than to follow.
When raising a Cancer child you will need to give constant reassurance when she is fearful, which is likely to be often. These children are very sensitive to emotional hurts and rejections and will need your support to ensure that they do not feel unloved. The danger is that they may withdraw into themselves for self-protection.
You should encourage your child to express emotions in poetry, painting, music, acting or any other creative activity. Parents will need to find a compromise between being too firm and spoiling your child.
Cancerians are unlikely to complain when they are ill. Typical illnesses involve the upper digestive track – the stomach.
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Author: Tony and Katy Luck who run a website about raising .
 

The Personality Traits Of A Taurus Baby

Your Taurus Baby
April 20 – May 20
Taurus babies are usually quiet and calm. They are pleasant characters, sometimes a little shy, and they dislike being the center of attention but respond well to affection, showing a great deal of affection in return. Although outbursts are rare, a Taurus baby dislikes being opposed and can be stubborn about getting her own way. A young Taurus will work steadily at a task.

When raising a Taurus it is best not to try to force your child to do something. The danger is that your child will turn stubborn and Taureans can hold their ground for a long time. It is best to avoid harsh commands, instead of loving hugs will melt any resistance.

Young Taureans can charm all adults, especially those of the opposite sex. Shows of physical affection toward your child are essential, but take care, not to smother her. Taurus children are sensitive to their surroundings and they will thrive in harmonious settings of both color and sound. Soft sounds and shades of pink and blue will be calming to your baby.

Both music and art will interest a Taurus child so you should encourage listening to melodious music, drawing, and coloring. Once a Taurus has learned something it will not be forgotten. It is important to encourage a Taurus child to express themselves through words, music or art because there will be a tendency to hide true feelings.