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Is It Normal For 3 Month Old Child With Not Focussing On Anything?

Hi, my baby is 3 months old, she is not focusing on any thing not even me. I have taken her for an MRI but it came back clear.
>My eye specilist now doesnt know whats going on. Please can you give me some answers. I cant go on thinking my child is blind.
Wed, 19 Apr 2017
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Pediatrician, Gastroenterology 's  Response
Hello, I have read your question and understand your concerns. At 3 months of age, infants are described as “hatching” socially, becoming interested in a wider world. During feeding, infants no longer focus exclusively on the mother, but become distracted. In the mother's arms, the infant may literally turn around, preferring to face outward. Although each baby develops in her own individual way and at her own rate, failure to reach certain milestones may signal medical or developmental problems requiring special attention. If you notice any of the following warning signs in your infant at this age, discuss them with your pediatrician.
Doesn’t seem to respond to loud sounds
Doesn’t notice her hands by two months
Doesn’t smile at the sound of your voice by two months
Doesn’t follow moving objects with her eyes by two to three months
Doesn’t grasp and hold objects by three months
Doesn’t smile at people by three months
Cannot support her head well at three months
Doesn’t reach for and grasp toys by three to four months
Doesn’t babble by three to four months
Doesn’t bring objects to her mouth by four months
Has trouble moving one or both eyes in all directions
Crosses her eyes most of the time (Occasional crossing of the eyes is normal in these first months.)
Doesn’t pay attention to new faces, or seems very frightened by new faces or surroundings
My opinion would be to consult your Pediatrician who would further advise after examining the child.
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Is It Normal For 3 Month Old Child With Not Focussing On Anything?

Hello, I have read your question and understand your concerns. At 3 months of age, infants are described as “hatching” socially, becoming interested in a wider world. During feeding, infants no longer focus exclusively on the mother, but become distracted. In the mother s arms, the infant may literally turn around, preferring to face outward. Although each baby develops in her own individual way and at her own rate, failure to reach certain milestones may signal medical or developmental problems requiring special attention. If you notice any of the following warning signs in your infant at this age, discuss them with your pediatrician. Doesn’t seem to respond to loud sounds Doesn’t notice her hands by two months Doesn’t smile at the sound of your voice by two months Doesn’t follow moving objects with her eyes by two to three months Doesn’t grasp and hold objects by three months Doesn’t smile at people by three months Cannot support her head well at three months Doesn’t reach for and grasp toys by three to four months Doesn’t babble by three to four months Doesn’t bring objects to her mouth by four months Has trouble moving one or both eyes in all directions Crosses her eyes most of the time (Occasional crossing of the eyes is normal in these first months.) Doesn’t pay attention to new faces, or seems very frightened by new faces or surroundings My opinion would be to consult your Pediatrician who would further advise after examining the child.