At what point during infancy can babies tell the difference between their own mother's milk scent and another woman's milk scent?
A) within a few days after birth
B) within a few weeks after birth
C) within a few months after birth
D) within a year after birth

Question

At what point during infancy can babies tell the difference between their own mother's milk scent and another woman's milk scent?
A) within a few days after birth 
B) within a few weeks after birth 
C) within a few months after birth
D) within a year after birth

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Newborn babies have a keen sense of smell and are able to distinguish the scent of their own mother's milk from a different woman's milk scent within a few days after birth. This helps them to find and latch onto their mother's breast easily for feeding.

At What Point During Infancy Can Babies Tell the Difference