While bathing her newborn on the changing table, the baby slipped slightly from Chris's grasp. While Chris immediately regained her hold, the baby arched his back and flailed his arms. What type of response had Chris elicited from her baby?

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The Moro reflex is an involuntary response that is present at birth and typically disappears by 4 to 6 months of age. It is triggered when a baby feels a sudden loss of support, causing them to arch their back, fling their arms out, and then bring them back in.

While Bathing Her Newborn on the Changing Table, the Baby