Question
When a baby is under three months old, the grandfather often holds him upright to look at the sky during their outings, for about ten minutes each time. Could this action harm the baby’s eyes?
Answer
Babies have a self-protection mechanism for their eyes, which will constrict the pupils in bright light to reduce the amount of light entering the eyes and prevent damage to the retina. Additionally, they will blink or close their eyes further to reduce light exposure. Therefore, there is no need to worry about harm to the baby’s eyes. It is recommended to take the baby out more often, allowing them to engage with more things, which helps expand their visual development.