Babies eyes (1074)

Since babies learn a lot by looking, it is helpful for you to know about their eyes and vision. Vision specialists say it's normal for an infant's eyes to look crossed occasionally during the first 5 or 6 months of life. This can last up to 18 months of age.

It takes time to develop "binocularity," or having both eyes work together. If your baby's eyes are crossed often, or she isn't getting better at using both eyes together, talk to a doctor or an eye specialist.

Children should have regular eye exams starting at age 3.

KEEP THESE THOUGHTS IN MIND:

* Put baby in the crib facing different ways (but never on stomach??? See SIDS page) so neither eye is favored when she looks around the room.

* Play with baby in ways that use both eyes and both sides of his body.

* Take baby for walks, or even to the store, so she can see different things. Zoos, parks, flea markets and museums are fun places for you and baby to see new things together.

For more information on this subject, Please visit the College of Agricultural Sciences Publications Web site.

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