The smell of newborn babies excites women in the same way an addict craving for drugs enjoys his fix, according to scientists.
Generally, there’s some kind of a pleasant, sweet, slightly cheesy odor that accompanies a newborn in the first few weeks of his life — but the specific notes vary from baby to baby.
Poll a bunch of new parents on what their newborns smell like, and you’ll likely hear a bunch of different answers. That’s because every baby smells differently.
Unfortunately, new baby smell only lasts for a few weeks to months—but luckily, all babies are born with it. If your newborn does not smell good, it’s likely just a particularly smelly poop or gas.