Janeen touches her newborn's cheek. Her baby turns toward Janeen's hand and opens her mouth. Janeen has triggered which reflex?

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The rooting reflex is a natural reflex in newborns that causes them to turn their head and open their mouth when their cheek is touched or stroked. This helps them find the breast or bottle for feeding. The sucking reflex (A) is also involved in feeding, but it is triggered by something being placed in the baby's mouth, not by touching their cheek. The quickening reflex (B) and grasping reflex (D) are not related to this scenario.

Janeen Touches Her Newborn's Cheek