09/11/2025
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New mothers often want to feel like themselves again, but wearing perfume around a newborn can affect bonding and comfort.
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Babies have an extremely sensitive sense of smell. According to ABC Health and the World Health Organization (WHO), scent helps newborns recognise their mothers and feel secure. Strong artificial fragrances can interfere with this bonding process and may irritate a babyโs skin or lungs, which are still developing.
Perfumes and fragranced products can contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and phthalates, which have been linked to allergies, respiratory irritation and hormone disruption. Although thereโs no strong evidence that perfume harms breastfed babies directly, experts recommend limiting exposure.
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โข Avoid spraying perfume on your chest, neck, or clothes the baby touches.
โข Choose unscented or low-fragrance personal care and cleaning products.
โข If you wear scent, use small amounts and apply to clothing or hair instead of skin.
โข Keep rooms well-ventilated and avoid layering multiple scented products.
โข Ask visitors not to wear strong perfumes when holding the baby.
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Use fragrance-free moisturisers, or mild natural scents (like diluted lavender or chamomile essential oils) only after checking safety and dilution guidelines. For the early days, avoid essential oils as well as artificial or perfumed products, as any scent is not advisable. Many midwives suggest waiting a few weeks postpartum before resuming regular perfume use.
Thereโs no rule against perfume for new mums, but moderation is best. Subtle or natural options keep both you and your baby comfortable while protecting their sensitive senses.
