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Rooting reflex

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This is present in normal full-term babies. If a baby comes into contact with the mother's breast then he 'roots' for milk.

It is examined by lightly touching the corner of the baby's mouth. In response the baby lowers the bottom lip on the same side and his tongue moves towards the point of stimulation.


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