What's the definition of the rooting reflex?

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BlackZzzverrR [31]3 years ago

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when you touch a baby’s cheek, the baby then responds to that by turning its head, searching for a nipple to feed from.

Savatey [412]3 years ago

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A reflex that is seen in normal newborn babies, who automatically turn the face toward the stimulus and make sucking (rooting) motions with the mouth when the cheek or lip is touched. The rooting reflex helps to ensure successful breastfeeding.

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