How to Strengthen Children's Olfaction

Baby smells the flower.

Children Health – Babies at the age of 0-2 years are in the development phase of the entire senses. Here are some simple ways to strengthen the sense of smell of the baby. This was stated by dr. BRW Indriasari, Sp.A., MSi.Med., Kes, such as:

1. Wash your hands before touching your baby

When you want to hold your baby, or perform various kinds of contact with your baby, your hands should be completely clean from germs and bacteria. Because if your hands are contaminated with bacteria or germs, it is very easy to switch to your babies, belong to their sense of smell. This can cause the babies susceptible to diseases such as influenza that would interfere the development of the sense of smell of your babies.

2. Do not expose your child from anything that can cause allergies

Babies are usually very vulnerable to the threat of allergies. One of the things that can cause allergy is dust. Therefore, you must clean out various kinds of equipment around your baby. Do not let any dust that may cause your child to inhale it accidentally.

3. Do not apply anything that has strong smelling around the nostrils of the baby

Babies usually experience respiratory problems, such as nasal congestion. You must take care to address this issue. Do not until you put something that has strong smelling to your baby's nostril. For example, baby oil, or oil body warmers. If it is used continuously, the sense of smell can becomes damaged by it.

Here are three ways to strengthen your child's sense of smell.