Newborns arrive with a multitude of reflexes to help them start feeding. One is known as the “rooting reflex “
When you stroke your baby’s cheek, just near their mouth, if they are hungry ( which they always are) they will automatically turn their head towards your touch and gape their mouth wide. This is to help them latch onto the breast well. This reflex lasts about 4 months.
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