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How does the little baby cope with the outside world, what kind of reflexes does it develop, how does it behave? You’ll be amazed at what a gifted newborn baby can do to adapt to his environment.
The newborn baby has some reflexes and instinctive behaviors. These show that the baby can adapt to his environment even though he has no experience. For example, a newborn baby placed under water can hold his breath and move his arms and legs. This does not mean that your baby can swim, of course. However, it shows that he is making an effort to survive.
Newborn baby behaviors
The first behaviors you observe in your baby after birth may be:
- chin tremor,
- Turning into the lower lip,
- Stretch,
- sound sleep,
- irregular breathing,
- Hugs,
- Hiccup,
- Crying and bruising during feeding.
Seeing some of these frequently may make you uncomfortable and ask, “Is there a problem?” It may cause you to ask the question. That’s why we felt the need to mention some of the reasons.
Hiccups in newborn babies
“Why does a newborn baby hiccup?” There is a very simple answer to the question: The contraction of the diaphragm muscle, which separates the abdominal cavity from the chest cavity, and the convergence of the vocal cords lead to the sound of hiccups.
Hiccups, which are a normal reflex, are also an indication that the baby’s stomach is growing, that his digestive development is on the way, and that he is full. Also hiccups; It can also be seen when the baby’s stomach is very full, gas is not removed well, swallows air and is excited.
Hiccups do not bother the baby; but it may bother you. In such a case, you can give your baby a taste by rubbing your finger on the lemon. Encountering a sour taste that he has never known may cause his baby to hold his breath. Thus, the spasm of the diaphragm can open and the hiccups can pass.
Sneezing in newborn babies
Sneezing may be one of the things you worry about the most. Especially when you sneeze repeatedly after a bath, you may think that your baby is sick and you can dress him in layers. However, in this way, while mobilizing for your baby’s health, you may cause a decrease in the humidity in the house and the drying of the mucous membrane in your baby’s respiratory tract.
Microbes that settle in the cracks formed by the drying of the mucosa make the baby sick. Contrary to what you think, sneezing helps unclog your baby’s tiny nose. Especially in the winter months, the sputum dries up and becomes crusty, making your baby ready to sneeze at any moment. Because your baby is not used to dust and pollution like us!
However, if your baby has a cold, it may be good to see a doctor immediately; because the nasal opening of the baby’s Eustachian tube is wide and the Eustachian path is short. Since the newborn baby usually sleeps, the currents flow into this path and microbes can multiply from there and start an ear infection.
To prevent this, you can wash your baby’s nose using plenty of saline and raise the head of the bed a little with a pillow.
newborn reflexes
Your baby was born with approximately 70 primitive reflexes! These reflexes show that your baby’s nervous system is working properly. What are these primitive neonatal reflexes mentioned? Let’s start the explanation.
- Moro reflex in newborn:
The baby, who is separated from the cramped but safe environment in his tummy, experiences a feeling of emptiness. For example, she does not like to be naked. You feel uneasy even when the six is open. In case of sudden warnings such as hand clapping, loud noise, door slamming, it stretches its arms and legs, then pulls it back towards itself. His hands and chin begin to tremble. This reflex of your baby usually continues for 4 to 6 years.
- Newborn Babinski reflex:
If you touch the soles of the feet, the baby will curl their feet inward and raise their toes up and draw their knee towards their tummy.
- Catch reflex in newborn:
With this behavior, which is one of the sweetest reflexes, you can see your baby with open palms, face forward, arms bent. If he catches the baby’s finger in these positions, he tries not to let go. Not even with one hand; You can even lift him a little off the ground if he’s caught it with both hands.
When do newborn reflexes disappear?
The reflexes of the newborn baby partially disappear in the first three months after birth, and completely disappear by the age of one year.
