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Rooting

Why Does My Newborn Rub Her Face On My Chest? (Causes & Tips)

by Emelda Otieno
Why Does My Newborn Rub Her Face On My Chest?

The most common reason your new arrival is busy rubbing her face on your chest is because of a rooting reflex all newborns have. According to Stanford Children’s Health, these reflexes are involuntary actions or movements that are spontaneous or responses to certain actions … Read more

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