The Significance of Mother’s Perfume for Infants in the First Weeks of Life.docx

The first weeks of a baby’s life are filled with wonder, growth, and discovery. Every sound, smile, and tiny gesture feels extraordinary to parents. Yet beneath those precious moments lies a fascinating process of sensory learning—especially through smell. From the very beginning, newborns use scent to bond, recognizing their mother’s natural odor almost instantly after birth

1. The Significance of Mother’s Perfume
for Infants in the First Weeks of Life
The first weeks of a baby’s life are a time of wonder, discovery, and rapid development. For
parents, every coo, movement, and response feels magical. But behind those tender moments
lies an intricate world of sensory learning—especially regarding smell. Among the earliest ways
babies connect with their mothers is through scent. Newborns, like the young of many animal
species, can recognize their mother’s natural body odor read more