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37. newborn babies' focus only extends to about where your face is.. most things farther are a blur

Sun Jan 27, 2013, 09:55 PM

Jan 2013

they say.. but not the caregiver's face, up close

Congratulations! that beautiful boy is fixing your
face forever in his brain.. it tells him much about
himself, and the world, to look at grandma's face.

At first your baby can't focus farther than 8 to 12 inches away — just far enough to make out the face of the person holding him. He can detect light, shapes, and movement beyond that, but it's all pretty blurry right now. Appropriately enough, your face is the most fascinating thing to your baby at this age (followed by high-contrast patterns such as a checkerboard), so be sure to give him plenty of up-close time.
http://www.babycenter.com/0_developmental-milestones-sight_6508.bc

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He had me when he said "Obama rocks!" [View all] CTyankee Jan 2013 OP

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Thanks. I can't stand how cute it is... CTyankee Jan 2013 #3

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I know. I'm bad... CTyankee Jan 2013 #5

Too cute. ProSense Jan 2013 #4

Precious, precious, precious... OneGrassRoot Jan 2013 #6

Well, I think so but I'm glad others like this too! CTyankee Jan 2013 #7

OK, he is adorable! TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #8

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Awww, he already has the.... Spazito Jan 2013 #10

I dunno about that...he might just be looking for his next meal...but mama was close by CTyankee Jan 2013 #21

LOL, I think he's so peaceful and listening very intently.... Spazito Jan 2013 #27

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newborn babies' focus only extends to about where your face is.. most things farther are a blur Voice for Peace Jan 2013 #37

That is one very alert 6 day old! MuseRider Jan 2013 #11

Yep and very alert. What you can't see is that his legs are all drawn up in his swaddle. He is CTyankee Jan 2013 #13

Congratulations! n/t MuseRider Jan 2013 #18

My "Inaugural Grandbaby"!!!! Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #51

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So many thanks! You are a tough critic, so if you say so...hey... CTyankee Jan 2013 #15

What a beautiful grandson! eom NutmegYankee Jan 2013 #16

So sweet! Congratulation! What an "aware" look in that baby's eyes! MindandSoul Jan 2013 #17

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I am fond of babies.. they're amazing.. Cha Jan 2013 #20

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fun for Sunday night! I saw him yesterday...what a great afternoon... CTyankee Jan 2013 #24

It just figures that a super bright woman would have a precocious talking grandbaby !! Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2013 #25

Ain't it the truth! CTyankee Jan 2013 #30

thanks for that thought....we all waste precious moments on "stuff" nt Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2013 #49

So cute! And So alert! Pirate Smile Jan 2013 #26

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Yup. But, boy, did we have "quality time" yesterday! CTyankee Jan 2013 #32

No No No, yank, you misunderstood, elleng Jan 2013 #29

You're a doll, ellen! CTyankee Jan 2013 #31

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ULTRA CUTE ! Congratulations ! RBInMaine Jan 2013 #42

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Oh My Oh My Whatta living doll! annabanana Jan 2013 #46

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His eyes are open now...of COURSE he's a Democrat! FailureToCommunicate Jan 2013 #48

That is one GORGEOUS baby. 2theleft Jan 2013 #50

Is it just me... Silent3 Jan 2013 #53

He's all folded up in that pic. He was 22 inches at birth and has really big hands and feet! CTyankee Jan 2013 #54

Sign him up for a DU membership LOL! LeftofObama Jan 2013 #55

thanks...maybe in 17 years... CTyankee Jan 2013 #57

Congratulations! He is beautiful! Riley18 Jan 2013 #56

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thank you so much! CTyankee Jan 2013 #62

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I got Jack. I mean, really, I got myself a little boy named Jack! CTyankee Jan 2013 #64

Jack looks like a little future progressive fighter, to me. NYC_SKP Jan 2013 #65

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So adorable and alert! Lifelong Protester Jan 2013 #67

I know! My family thinks so too...whatta surprise that is.... CTyankee Jan 2013 #68

Oh that's a sharp one! My Mom always told me you Mira Jan 2013 #69

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