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1 to 3 months

He'll have learned to focus both eyes together and will be able to track moving objects. He prefers black and white or high-contrast colours at first. But towards the end of this stage, he'll start showing a preference for bright primary colours and more detailed designs and shapes.

What can I do?
Whether you choose specially designed developmental toys for him, or adapt everyday household objects, he'll be transfixed by shiny foil or a bright plastic ball. Try moving a rattle from side to side in front of his face and watch him watching it!

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