Follows an object past the midline
What it is
Watches a face or toy and follows it with the eyes from one side to the other.
Start preparing
- Move a high-contrast toy or your face slowly side to side, 25 cm away.
- Pause at the middle so the baby can 'catch' it, then continue.
When to check with a professional
Trouble moving one or both eyes in all directions, or not watching moving things by 2–4 months, is worth a same-visit mention. Development varies widely; this is a prompt to ask, not a diagnosis.
Sources
- Learn the Signs. Act Early. — milestone checklists (2022 revision) — CDC / American Academy of Pediatrics
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