So that the child does not get confused in the system of smell and taste, you need to help him develop and streamline the olfactory system with the help of games. There are several simple games for this.
A child can distinguish between smells and tastes from birth. The sense of smell of a child and an adult is almost the same; he perfectly recognizes a variety of strong odors. The child's taste is well developed. As you grow older and actively explore the world, the range of smells expands.
Find Edible Fruit Game
Various fruits and dummies are required for the game. It is necessary to lay out fruits and dummies in front of the child. The child should taste all fruits and look for edible fruits among them.
The game "Salty and sweet"
To play, you will need two plates, one should contain salty foods, and the second should contain sweet ones. The child should take turns taking pieces from both plates, and you tell him which of them are salty and which are sweet. Then mix all the ingredients. The child must independently determine the taste of food.
Game "What Smells Here"
You will need citrus fruits to play. In the kitchen, peel the fruit and remove it. Call your child and ask him what it smells like. If the child could not recognize the smell, then you need to show him the fruit and let the child smell it.
