Every baby is a blank sheet of paper after birth, without any self-care ability. They cannot even see the people and things around them clearly. It is necessary to wait until the baby's body is fully developed before they can slowly see the things around them. However, most mothers are not clear about the stage of visual development. So, how far can a four month old baby see?
After birth, babies need to wait at least three months for their visual nerves to develop well and be able to see things up close clearly. That is to say, at four months of age, babies can see everything in the entire room clearly, without much difference from what adults see. The only difference is that the ability to distinguish colors is relatively weak, initially only able to distinguish bright colors.
Although babies can see the entire room at four months old, their eyes are still in the developmental stage, so it is recommended that mothers provide appropriate vision training for their babies. For example, purchasing brightly colored toys for babies to play with can enhance their ability to distinguish colors, gradually increasing the difficulty from simple to complex. But it is important to avoid hanging toys at the head of the bed, as this practice can easily cause the baby to squint.
A four month old baby's vision, even if it has developed well enough, still requires careful care from their mother. After the baby is born, the lighting in the room should be made softer, and the moment the lights are turned on should not stimulate the baby's eyes. It is best to put a hat on the baby when taking them out to bask in the sun. The hat can block the sun and reduce the damage to the baby's vision caused by sunlight.
