When does a new born baby start seeing
Newborn babies are not born with the ability to see clearly, but their eyes are developed enough to detect light and dark. Here's a breakdown of their visual development:
- First few weeks: Newborns can only see about 8-12 inches (20-30 cm) in front of them, which is roughly the distance from their face to their mother's breast. They can detect light and dark, but not much else.
- Around 1-2 months: Babies start to develop their visual acuity, which is the ability to see details and shapes. They can see high-contrast objects, such as black and white patterns, but not colors or fine details.
- Around 2-3 months: Babies start to develop their color vision, but it's not as vivid as adult color vision. They can see blues and yellows, but not reds and greens.
- Around 4-6 months: Babies start to develop their depth perception, which is the ability to judge distances. They can see objects in 3D and track moving objects.
- Around 6-9 months: Babies start to develop their visual tracking skills, which is the ability to follow moving objects with their eyes. They can also start to recognize familiar faces and objects.
- Around 9-12 months: Babies start to develop their hand-eye coordination, which is the ability to coordinate their hand movements with what they see. They can start to reach for toys and objects.
Keep in mind that every baby develops at their own pace, and some may see more clearly or develop their visual skills faster than others. If you have concerns about your baby's vision, it's always best to consult with your pediatrician or a pediatric ophthalmologist.