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Sensational scents

Tube talk

Sensational scents

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Last reviewed: November 2018

a cardboard tube from a roll of kitchen towel or toilet paperHave the cardboard tube handy for your baby's next nappy change. Announce, "I'm going to tell you a secret," then put the tube next to one of his ears and whisper something short and simple. "I love you" is always a good start.Move the tube over to your baby's other ear and add another "secret". Just discovering that he can hear independently out of each ear will keep him entranced through a number of nappy changes.nice-smelling objects, such as a few sprigs of lavender or a vanilla podSit down with your baby in your lap and your fragrant items on a table or chair in front of you. If your baby wriggles around a lot, use a baby blanket to cuddle her. Pass an item under her nose and watch her face to see her expression. She may open her eyes wide in surprise! Try this activity every few weeks as your baby gets older and see how her reactions change.Read more about your 1-month-old's development