Due to smell recognition, babies prefer to sleep _____.
A) alone in a crib with freshly washed sheets
B) nuzzled into their caregivers' chests
C) near a kitchen while food is being prepared
D) in the room in which they were born

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Babies have a very strong sense of smell and are able to recognize familiar scents, such as that of their caregiver's skin. Research has shown that babies who are held close to their caregivers while sleeping tend to sleep better and for longer periods of time. Therefore, babies prefer to sleep nuzzled into their caregivers' chests.

Due to Smell Recognition, Babies Prefer to Sleep _____