a reflex that newborn babies have, along with the reflexes for sucking and swallowing. Rooting means turning the head to search for the nipple and milk.
One of the reflexes present at birth in which the baby opens his or her mouth and turns the head to nurse when the cheek is stroked.
A reflex in the newborn; baby will open its mouth and turn its head toward an object by touching it with his cheek or mouth.