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Here’s what to know about your 9-week-old baby. At this stage, your baby's vision develops further, especially their ability to follow moving objects – a skill you can help support. "The goal here is to make the world around them as fascinating as possible," said Chris Klunk, M.D., a board-certified neonatologist at Pediatrix® Neonatology of Texas. "Get your face in close, remember they can only focus on things within about a foot and make different faces and expressions," he said. "Try having them track objects with high contrast colors or play in front of a mirror." Your baby is also starting to recognize people’s faces. "They will let you know with smiles, a light of recognition in their eyes or a change in demeanor," said Dr. Klunk. "Just like grown-ups without all the small talk!"
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