One-week-old Gabrielle turns toward her mother every time she touches the baby's cheek. Gabrielle is demonstrating the _____ reflex.

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The rooting reflex is a common newborn reflex where a baby turns towards the touch or stroke on their cheek, indicating that they are searching for the nipple for feeding. This reflex helps them to find the source of food. The sucking reflex is when the baby instinctively sucks on anything that touches their lips or roof of the mouth. The Babinski reflex is when a baby's big toe bends back and the other toes fan out when the sole of the foot is stroked. The grasping reflex is when a baby's hand grips tightly when something is placed in their palm.

One-Week-Old Gabrielle Turns Toward Her Mother Every Time She Touches