Pediatric-Neuro Exam 6 month: Cranial Nerves

Cranial Nerves
The baby is able to visually track an object throughout the horizontal and vertical planes. An interesting or colorful object is most helpful. To test visual fields, have the baby focus on an object in front of him and then bring a second object from behind him until he sees the object in his peripheral vision. He should turn toward the new object. Saccadic eye movements are tested by using interesting toys and sounds and watching the eyes jump from object to object. To test hearing, produce a sound out of the babys sight and then watch the baby turn and localize the sound. Facial movements are noted as the baby smiles or cries.