: By 2 to 3 months, babies begin to track moving objects with their eyes and will often maintain eye contact during feeds, which is a key milestone in social and visual development.

: If you notice one eye does not seem to move well, or if there is persistent poor focusing or visual tracking by 4 months, it is best to consult a pediatrician or pediatric ophthalmologist.

You can encourage healthy visual and motor development during feeding sessions with these simple actions:

: Newborns see most clearly at a distance of 8 to 12 inches , which is approximately the distance between a mother’s face and her baby during breastfeeding.