When do babies start blinking?

Babies start blinking in the womb, around 26-28 weeks of gestation. This is a reflex, not a voluntary action, and it helps protect their developing eyes from amniotic fluid.

After birth, blinking becomes more frequent and purposeful as the baby's vision develops. By 3-4 months, babies are blinking in response to light and other stimuli, and by 6 months, they can blink voluntarily to protect their eyes from foreign objects.

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