Newborns' sense of smell
A)is so poor that they cannot identify their mothers using the sense of smell.
B)is very different from that of adults. Newborns will turn away from odours that adults find pleasant (e.g., honey or chocolate).
C)is well-developed at birth.
D)is poorly developed because they do not turn away from unpleasant smells (e.g., rotten eggs).

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Research suggests that newborns have a well-developed sense of smell at birth and are able to recognize their mother's scent. They have shown a preference for the smell of breast milk over formula, and can even differentiate between the scent of their own mother's milk and that of another lactating mother. It's also important to note that newborns may not turn away from unpleasant smells because they have yet to associate them with negative experiences.

Newborns' Sense of Smell