Infant Eyesight - How Do You Protect You Baby's Eyesight Over The Developing Years?

Question

Just need some tips about how to keep those fragile, lovely baby eyes clear & glowing over the growing years.

Answer 1

Vitamin A is key to both infant eyesight and vision development over the years. Between the ages of 0-3, your baby needs a nutritious meal containing 400 mcg of Vitamin A.

That requirement rises to 500 mcg between ages 4-6, and up to 800 mcg between ages 7-10. If your baby has light-colored eyes, use UV-coated protection while taking him (or her) outdoors.

Answer 2

Carrots. My mom always told me that carrots would make me have "shiney" eyes. So I ate tons of carrots and I think it ended up helping, but just be careful, my sisters REALLY ate tons of carrots and she turned orange, but it was like a really pretty golden tan colored orange. Talk to your optometrist and see.

Answer 3

You can wash them in lukewarm salty water, but their eyes are protected anyway, just like ours.  Healthy balanced eating helps too

Answer 4

Lots of big floppy hats to keep the sun out, then sunglasses when age appropriate.  Make sure once they have stopped nursing/formula, they get plenty of healthy veggies!

Answer 5

As the first answer stated, as well as sunnies when in the sun, no matter what the age.

My kids started wearing sunnies in the son at a few months old :)