Did you know that the sense of smell is one of the first senses to develop in utero? From the 24th week of pregnancy, your baby perceives odors thanks to the amniotic fluid, which carries odor molecules from the food you eat and the scents that surround you. At birth, his nose is already an ultra-sensitive sensor, capable of recognizing and being soothed by familiar smells.<\/p>\n
These olfactory cues naturally include your own body odor but also that of your perfume <\/a>if you wear one. Studies show that babies instinctively move towards scents they have perceived in utero, as they evoke a reassuring marker and extend the sensory environment known in utero. This makes it easier for babies to relax when they return to these scents after birth.<\/p>\n Finding this signature on a piece of clothing, a cuddly toy or in your baby's room is like an invisible thread linking him to what he already knows. A gentle trail that softens and accompanies the first moments outside the belly\ud83d\udc9b.<\/p>\n Et plongez encore plus loin dans le pouvoir olfactif in utero avec l’anthropologue\u00a0 Sandrine Cazals\u2026 \u2728\ud83d\udc76<\/p>\n