Did you know that babies have 4 main feeding reflexes?

These are called the Rooting Reflex, Suck-swallow Reflex, Tongue Thrust Reflex and Gag Reflex.

This video provides a brief overview of the different types of feeding reflexes and ways to stimulate them. Understanding these reflexes will prepare you to breastfeed your baby and begin complementary foods when they are older.

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