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MrsNJSwimmerMrsNJSwimmer member
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How do you know if LO can smell?

DS doesn't seem affected  by any odors that make DH and I cringe or go "mmm that smells good!" - should I ask the dr about this, or it this something that takes time to develop?

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  • tomandcourttomandcourt
    Not sure how old your LO is, but I think it's pretty normal. I read somewhere that they don't really get bothered by smells until a later (I think it's a biology thing because otherwise they'd be smelling their own stinky butts all the time).
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  • mssaintmssaint
    I was just wondering this. We stuck LO's nose in a very aromatic cup of fresh hops the other day and he seemed completely bored.
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  • ch ch ch chiach ch ch chia
    DD didn't seem to notice smells at all until around the time she turned 2.  and, even then, I think it was more of an imitation thing.
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  • Mama AngelinaMama Angelina member
    DS just turned 2 and this week for the first time he was walking outside in our neighborhood and said, "smell barbecue!"  Haha it was funny, but I guess now he can smell better and associate different smells. 
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  • AgrippaRidesAgainAgrippaRidesAgain member

    DS has been extremely sensitive to smells since he was about 15 months old, but I think he's abnormal.

    Your LO is old enough at this point that I bet you could play a smelling game if you wanted to.  Have him close his eyes, pick pungent familiar things, and ask him to guess what they are?  That should tell you if he can smell or not.

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