what can babies see at 1 month

At one month old, babies can focus on shapes that are close by, but see distant objects as blurry because they are nearsighted. They can see things best from 8 to 12 inches away, which is the perfect distance for gazing up into the eyes of mom or dad. They can detect the brightness and intensity of colors, and may prefer brightly colored objects up to 3 feet away. Their eyes are sensitive to bright light, so theyre more likely to open their eyes in low light. They may appear cross-eyed when trying to look at something that is close, but this is usually normal in the first few months. By the end of 3 months, babies can follow a moving object, are more interested in shapes and patterns, and can spot familiar faces, even at a distance.