VISION
- Sees best with peripheral vision and sees primarily in 2D (0-2 months)
- Obligatory Looking – baby may fixate on a single object (2 months)
- Differentiates colors (primarily red/green only) if large and bright (2 months)
- Tracks moving objects much smoother and more precise (2 months)
- Contrast drastically improves- begins to see shades of color (2-3 months)
- Likes facial expressions and watches face intently
- Visual coordination of eyes and hand/eye coordination starts
- Recognizes familiar objects and people at a distance
HEARING
- Smiles at the sound of your voice
- Ability to hear volume variances improves drastically (can hear sounds other than loud volumes)