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 triggered when a newborn's cheek is touched, causing them to turn towards the touch and open their mouth in preparation for nursing or feeding. The sucking reflex refers to a baby's ability to suck and swallow milk or formula once placed in their mouth. The quickening reflex and the grasping reflex are not associated with newborn infants.

Janeen Touches Her Newborn's Cheek