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Visual attention

Visual attention is a baby's ability to notice, look toward, and remain engaged with a face, object, or other visual target.

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Visual stimulation activities baby

Visual stimulation activities baby

How Infant Vision Develops Newborn vision is functional but immature. A very young baby may see best at close range, particularly during feeding, holding, and face-to-face contact. Visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, ocular alignment, and the ability to sustain fixation continue to mature over time. Babies gradually become better at locating a target, maintaining gaze, following […]