When do IVF babies open their eyes at 12 weeks
The basic eyelid structure has been formed when the test tube baby develops to 12 weeks in the mother, but the eyelid will remain closed for several weeks before birth. Normally, IVF babies will open their eyes within 1-2 days after birth. But there are also some cases that show that some babies may start to open their eyes within a few weeks after birth. This depends on individual differences and development.
The opening and closing of an infant's eyes is part of normal development. During pregnancy, the baby's eyes are always closed to protect them from the outside environment. When a baby is born, some stimuli, such as light and sound, will attract the baby's attention and stimulate the opening of the eyes. At the same time, the baby's eyelid muscles and nervous system also develop well at this stage, promoting the movement and opening and closing of the eyelids.
It is worth noting that each infant's growth rate and development milestone are different. Not all IVF babies open their eyes immediately after birth. Some infants may need longer time to adapt to light and environmental stimuli before they can open their eyes actively. In addition, premature eye opening may also lead to discomfort caused by external stimulation of the baby's eyes. Therefore, parents should give the baby sufficient time to develop naturally.
How to take care of 12 week IVF
1. Provide proper nutrition: 12 week IVF infants are still at a critical stage of growth and development, so they need to get adequate nutrition. Breast milk is the best food choice. If breast milk is insufficient or unavailable, infant formula can be selected. Ensure that the baby receives enough liquid and nutrition every day.
2. Maintain good hygiene habits: IVF has a relatively weak immune system and is prone to infection. Therefore, it is very important to maintain good hygiene habits. Regularly bathe the baby, change clothes and keep the environment clean. At the same time, avoid babies from touching unclean objects and pay attention to the sanitary environment around babies.
3. Provide appropriate stimulation: the baby's brain continues to develop and grow after birth. Close contact, speaking and singing with infants can promote their perception and language development. At the same time, rich tactile stimulation, such as touching the baby's skin and gentle massage, will help the baby feel safe and warm.
4. Regular examination by pediatricians: the health of IVF needs to be closely monitored. Take the baby for physical examination regularly and accept the advice and guidance of the pediatrician. Timely discover and deal with health problems to ensure the growth and development of infants.
summary
IVF babies usually open their eyes within 1-2 days after birth, but there are individual differences. Some babies may not show this ability until several weeks later. The 12 week IVF baby needs to be provided with adequate nutrition, maintain good hygiene habits, give appropriate stimulation and receive regular examination from a pediatrician. Close contact with infants and the creation of a safe and warm environment are very important for their development. Parents should patiently wait for their IVF to develop naturally, and pay close attention to the health of the baby.
