Do you want to know more about your baby’s eyes? Sight is the sense that develops later after birth. According to studies, a baby recognizes his parents more by the sense of touch and hearing than by vision. However, it does not mean that in the first stage of their life they cannot see, they simply look differently.
Here are 10 fun facts about babies’ eyes:
1. In the first weeks of life, babies’ vision is almost nil and they can only distinguish changes in lighting.
2. During the first 3 months of life, they can differentiate between light and dark, and differentiate between green, black, white and red. Also, they can follow things with their eyes.
3. They manage to focus on objects until 4 months of age.
4. At 8 months they can synchronize their movements with their eyes, so it is when they become more confident and begin to crawl.
5. There are babies that are born with blue or gray eyes. This is due to the low production of melanin that over time will increase and change the color of your eyes.
6. Babies are more likely to be born with green than blue eyes.
7. According to statistics, babies are more likely to inherit the shape and color of their dad’s eyes than their moms.
8. The eyes are the only organ that does not grow; that is, they remain the same size from birth.
9. Babies blink less than 2 times per minute, while adults blink 15-20 times per minute.
10. Babies’ tears naturally clean and lubricate their eyes, which is why they sometimes seem watery.
Remember that a baby’s gaze, especially if it is a newborn, is very sensitive. Take care of your eyes avoiding exposing it abruptly to light or other incandescences.