03/27/2026
Did you know that babies can open their eyes in the womb?
Around the second trimester, babies in the womb begin to open their eyes for the very first time. At first, their eyelids stay closed as their eyes form and develop, but by about 26–28 weeks, they can start to open them and even respond to light.
If a bright light is placed on the outside of the belly, a baby might actually turn their head or move in response. Even though the womb is dark, they’re already beginning to practice blinking, sensing light, and preparing to see the world.
It’s amazing to think about just how much babies develop before they’re even born 🤍