This tool for Early Head Start and other early childhood programs describes 18 vision milestones an infant may reach from birth to age 1. Each milestone includes questions to help you assess whether the infant is meeting the milestone. The checklist also offers next steps for rescreening or referring to an early intervention provider if the infant does not meet a milestone. Discover activities that caregivers and families can do with infants to support healthy vision development.

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Last Updated: December 4, 2025