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Visual acuity

The clarity of vision, especially the ability to see fine detail at different distances.

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When babies recognize faces

When babies recognize faces

Recognition Starts Before It Looks Obvious When caregivers ask when babies recognize faces, they are often asking several related questions at once. Can a newborn see a face? Can a baby tell one person from another? Does the baby know who is safe, familiar, or emotionally important? These abilities overlap, but they mature at different […]