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Can newborn babies be able to see already ?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Yes: Infants will fixate on a face soon after birth. The " en face" position of breast-feeding provides a perfect (~12") distance for being able to see mom's face. Steady fixation & following of a small target at close range typically develops by 3 months in a baby born at term. A 5-fold improvement in visual acuity should occur in the first 6 months, with continued improvement till age 6 years.

Answered 11/3/2012

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Yes, but very blurry: Estimated visual acuity in newborn is 20/400. Newborn infants regard for mothers' face, especially during feeding.

Answered 12/10/2013

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