The reflex that helps an infant hold on to the nipple and swallow is called the ________.

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The sucking reflex allows infants to easily latch onto a nipple and properly swallow milk. The rooting reflex is what helps the infant turn their head towards the nipple, but it is the sucking reflex that actually enables the feeding process. The nursing, peristaltic, and fetal reflexes are not relevant to infant feeding.

The Reflex That Helps an Infant Hold on to the Nipple