Someone wrote:
>From my experience, stroking a baby's cheek causes more confusion than
it's worth.  A little trick I learned from a shiatsu massage therapist
is gently rubbing the palm of the baby's hand with your thumb.  Works
great for newborns.  I also put little sleepy babies in the football
position which keeps them awake longer.

This is also called the "Babkin reflex", I believe, stroking the palm is
supposed to trigger the mouth opening, although I've never been able to
elicit this response when I've tried it on the sleepy baby. Any idea how
long this response is supposed to last after birth?
Pearl Shifer, IBCLC, NYC
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