Babies are born with a very well developed sense of taste and smell. As they grow, the tongue and olfactory gland (the gland which processes scents) become less sensitive.
Tips for taste and smell development:
- Help baby link two senses together by teaching her to associate a certain scent with a certain experience. For example, use a lotion at massage time or a special soap at bath time.
- Around 6 months when you begin feeding your baby solid foods, allow her to smell the foods first.
- Provide not only all of the food groups but all of the “tastes” as well – i.e. sweet, sour, salty, and bitter.
- Introduce your baby to different textures of food as well; even if it is just a tiny bit on your finger. It’s important for their brain to process the variety of tastes and scents.
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