Sense of sight develops gradually from birth until about 6-8 months. By 8 months your baby sees just about as well as you! When first born your newborn will only be able to seee as far as your face when you hold him. Clarity and distance will grow from month to month until your baby has their full visual system in place.
1-2 months- Your baby will begin to track moving objects and recognize the contrast of your face. Your baby will respond with visual interest to complex patterns.
* Your moving face is the most interesting thing your baby can track.
2-3 months- Tracking has become stronger and your baby is now interested in colors and patterns. Introduce new and interesting items to your baby to help build his visual attention and awareness.
* Place pictures with contrast patterns at the side of the crib for your baby to gaze at.
3-4 months- Your baby will begin seeing things as objects. As he learns to use his hands to reach for the objects he now sees offer him rattle and items to grasp for.
* Now is the time for an overhead gymini toy.
4-8 months- Your baby will start to recognize people and objects across the room.
* Enjoy your baby's smile as he recognizes you as soon as you enter the room.
DON'T FORGET, a mobile is the most important toy you can offer your baby during this stage of visual development.
Thank you for this great information! Visual skills are so important to child development. Thank you for the milestones for the visual system and for parent-friendly activities!
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