The baby may fuss or turn away when being spoken to or when looking at an adult. The baby may be able to listen but not look, or look but not listen. Combining both looking and listening or looking, listening and eating can cause the infant to become distressed. Watch for signs of what your baby seems to like and gradually add to and expand her skills. If your child has a significant vision problem it is important to become involved with a program that will help you with reading your infant's cues and in stimulating your baby.
Vision is a great motivator for young infants.
An infant's facial expressions, especially the eyes, are an important avenue for parents to connect and communicate with their baby. Look to the baby's hands to tell you what the baby is feeling. As your child's health becomes more stable her development should progress. You should notice a steady increase in abilities even if it is at a slow rate. Once your child is eating, gaining weight, is off oxygen or off medications, she should gradually progress towards a level of performance you would expect for her corrected age.