How well can your baby see now?
It is likely obvious that she can now see much better than she used to, as she follows you around the room and watches things you do. But you likely still wonder just how good her eyesight is.
While early on in her first month, your baby could only focus on things that were about a foot away from her face, she now see several feet away. Also, in addition to the simple, high-contrast patterns that she liked as a newborn, your baby can now see more colors, shapes and patterns.
Your baby's vision will continue to mature over the next two or three months, as she continues to appreciate an even greater variety of colors and more complex shapes and patterns. She won't actually have 20/20 vision until she is somewhere between 6 to 30 months old though.
Remember that your baby's eyes shouldn't cross any more though. If they do, an evaluation by your pediatrician and/or a pediatric ophthalmologist would be a good idea.
Sources: Yanoff: Ophthalmology, 2nd ed.
