One of the greatest moments after the birth of your baby is the
first time your newborn daughter or son opens their eyes and
makes eye contact with you. But don’t be concerned if that
doesn’t happen right away. The visual system of a newborn infant
takes some time to develop. In the first week of life, your
newborn’s vision is quite blurry, and they see only in shades of
gray. It takes several months for your child’s vision to fully
develop. Knowing the expected milestones of your baby’s vision
development during their first year of life can insure your
child is seeing properly and enjoying their world to the
fullest. During your pregnancy Your child’s vision development
begins before birth. How you care for your own body during your
pregnancy is extremely important for the development of your
baby’s body and mind, including their eyes and the vision
centers in their brain. Be sure to follow the instructions your
obstetrician (OB/GYN doctor) gives you regarding proper
nutrition and the proper amount of rest d