Newborn Reflex Development

During the first month of life, the newborn undergoes significant changes as they transition from in utero to the outside environment. One of the essential reflexes that newborns exhibit is the rooting reflex, which helps them find their source of nutrition. This reflex is considered a key indicator of the newborn's ability to feed effectively.

Fill in the blank with the correct developmental milestone:

At this stage, a newborn should demonstrate the rooting reflex by turning their head toward a stimulus such as a touch on the ______________.