Question 1

How do grandparents affect eye colour in babies? if neither parent has blue eyes and one grandma does, how does baby inherit blue eyes? (if they stay)

Accepted Answer

Change up to 3-4 months of age at that time they change very little. Wait until this ago to see what eye color child will have.

Question 2

How come some babies are born with hair and others don't is it in the genes? can a babies hair,eyes, and skin color change after born?

Accepted Answer

Yes, genetics are what determines whether babies have a lot of hair or are close to bald.  Most babies are born with a shade of grey colored eyes and will change over the next year or longer.  Hair color in the first year and change as well.  Babies skin will be lighter or pinker as newborns and also change over time after birth.

Question 3

When does babies eye color change permantely?

Accepted Answer

By 6-12 months of age, a baby's iris has reached its final color. There are those who may go a little longer, and those with hazel eyes can appear to change between brown and green, but generally, the pigmentation has reached its full level by the first year.

Question 4

I had a very good eye sight before i had my babies now i struggle to read small font from a distance. what can i do to improve it anf what might have caused it to change during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Postpartum changes in vision are common, Hormonal changes and water retention, can cause “refractive error” where your eyes have issues focusing. Previous eye conditions, such as glaucoma, high blood pressure, or diabetes, especially during pregnancy can alter your eyesight even more. See an eye Dr for an evaluation, you may need corrective lenses from here on.

Question 5

Could you use clear eyes in babies?

Accepted Answer

Over-the-counter eye drops are not formulated for babies. If your child has redness of the eyes, drainage, or other eye symptoms, call your doctor. It may be a bacterial infection, a virus, a blocked tear duct or allergy related, but your doctor can determine the appropriate treatment.

Question 6

Will ceiling fans hurt your babies eyes?

Accepted Answer

Looking at a ceiling fan will not damage your child's eyes.

Question 7

What should i do if one of my babies eyes is yellow?

Accepted Answer

If one of your infant's eyes is yellow, it is unlikely to be due to a systemic cause like jaundice. Some parents will describe their child's eye as yellow when crusted tears or pus collects in the corner of the eye. The crusting of tears is not generally a problem, but the possibility of infection makes this a condition for which evaluation by a medical professional is recommended.

Question 8

When is babies eyes, nose, lips etc. determined?

Accepted Answer

There are minor environmental or other issues that have a small impact, but the information that defines what these shall be/look like is set at the time of conception. The DNA data that results when the parents information is passed will determine the what the final potential will be. If your question is when during pregnancy, be assured that all external features are finished by 12 wks.

Question 9

Why there are dark circle around babies eyes?

Accepted Answer

In most case no significance no medical problem some babies with nasal/eye allergies may have dark circle   Please discuss with your pediatrician during next well visit

Question 10

Why are the eyes of harlequin babies red?

Accepted Answer

In babies with harlequin ichthyosis, the eyelids are not formed properly causing them to turn away from the eye.  This causes poor closure leading to dry and red eyes.

Can babies eyes change from brown to blue

How do grandparents affect eye colour in babies? if neither parent has blue eyes and one grandma does, how does baby inherit blue eyes? (if they stay)

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How come some babies are born with hair and others don't is it in the genes? can a babies hair,eyes, and skin color change after born?

When does babies eye color change permantely?

I had a very good eye sight before i had my babies now i struggle to read small font from a distance. what can i do to improve it anf what might have caused it to change during pregnancy?

Could you use clear eyes in babies?

Will ceiling fans hurt your babies eyes?

What should i do if one of my babies eyes is yellow?

When is babies eyes, nose, lips etc. determined?

Why there are dark circle around babies eyes?

Why are the eyes of harlequin babies red?

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