When will the startle reflex disappear?

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What is a startle reflex? We may not be familiar with the startle reflex. It is a general movement, especially when the baby is lying down. The startle reflex is the instinct of the newborn baby. The performance of the startle reflex is like this. When the newborn is suddenly stimulated by noise or is suddenly put on the bed, the newborn will immediately straighten his arms, open his hands, bow his back, hold his head back, and straighten his legs. The baby is born with this feeling, but it is still very primary. With the continuous development of brain function, under the stimulation of rich environment, all kinds of feelings develop rapidly. If these innate abilities are not practiced in time, they will naturally disappear in a few months. If they are trained in time, they can turn this congenital reflex into acquired ability.

When will the startle reflex disappear?

1. Startle reflex belongs to the neonatal period, temporary reflex, under normal circumstances, reflex in 3 to 4 months after birth, will naturally disappear. To reduce the risk of infantile startle reflex symptoms. By the time of the full moon, the baby may have developed a series of eating and sleeping rules, but don't force him to follow the rules. At this stage, whenever the baby is hungry, he should be fed at any time. Of course, it's best before he cries.

2. Newborn is the most prone to startle reflex phenomenon. There are a lot of babies in sleep, this will happen, but after a few months will disappear naturally. Generally speaking, the startle reflex is not too serious. If more than four months, there is also a startle reflex, may be neuropathy. If more than six months, there must be neuropathy.

3. Although the startle reflex is an instinctive action, if it is serious, it needs timely treatment, otherwise it will affect the baby's health. If the newborn does not appear these reflexes or does not disappear after 3-4 months of birth, we need to carry out intervention treatment.

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Neonatal startle reflex, parents do not have to worry, generally 3 to 5 months will naturally disappear. Although the startle reflex is an instinctive action, if it is serious, it must be treated in time, otherwise it will affect the baby's health.