Crawling reflex

Crawling reflex can be stimulated by placing the neonate prone on a flat surface. The neonate will attempt to crawl forward when the sole of his feet are touched. Voluntary crawling begins around 7 months.

Source: Medri Vodcast: Neonatology - February 4, 2008 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Rijeka University School of Medicine Tags: Medicine Source Type: podcasts