The nurse examining newborn Felix at his first well-baby check-up holds him upright and places his feet on the surface of the examination table. If Felix is like most other healthy newborns, this will

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The stepping reflex is a primitive reflex seen in newborns, which is elicited when the baby is held upright with his or her feet touching a flat surface, leading to stepping movements. This reflex is a normal sign of neurological development.

The Nurse Examining Newborn Felix at His First Well-Baby Check-Up