Our Babies First Tastes

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I found this on the "Secrets of Baby Behavior" Blog from UC Davis Human Lactation Center

First Tastes

Babies? first tastes occur long before birth. The amniotic fluid that surrounds a baby in the womb is affected by foods the mother consumes, so when the baby swallows this fluid, she is exposed to different flavors. In fact, studies have shown that babies may prefer flavors they were exposed to before they were born. (Beauchamp 2011) Maternal diet also affects the flavor of breast milk and studies indicate that babies who are breast fed may be more accepting of a variety of flavors once they start eating solid foods. (Beauchamp 2011; Maier 2008;)

Here's a link to the full post:

 http://www.secretsofbabybehavior.com/2011/08/your-babys-senses-taste.html