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Why do my baby’s eyes go cross-eyed sometimes, should I be worried at all? I seem to have seen other babies do this too.


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  • This is normal as your baby’s muscles develop and strengthen and they learn to focus. It usually stops by the time they’re 4–6 months old. Strabismus, or a misalignment of the eyes, is common in newborns and babies, and it can occur in older kids as well.


  • They’re still learning how to focus properly – they’re probably just trying to look at something close to them!


  • I heard they can’t see far until a few months and they could be trying to focus. Certainly funny to see!


  • I can’t remember why but it is normal.


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