How do Newborns Recognize their Mother Newborns recognize their mother through their senses, even from the very first days of life 🤍 Here’s how it happens: 1. Smell (strongest sense at birth) Newborns can recognize their mother’s unique scent—especially the smell of her breast and skin. This helps them feel safe and find milk. 2. Voice Babies recognize their mother’s voice from the womb. They’ve been hearing it for months, so it instantly feels familiar and calming. 3. Touch Skin-to-skin contac