A new father says, "What can the baby see? I have heard they do not see very well when they are so little." What is the most accurate response?
A. "Babies can best see objects 2 to 3 feet away."
B. "Newborns prefer soft colors and images."
C. "Babies like human faces and simple patterns."
D. "Babies really cannot focus until 6 months of age."
C
Newborn infants can see better than was once thought. Although they are near sighted, see-ing best at a length of 7 to 10 inches, they can focus, showing a preference for human faces, simple patterns, and contrasting colors.
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