How old is a baby before they can see?

Newborns can see at birth, but their vision is quite limited. Initially, they can only focus on objects that are about 8 to 12 inches away, which is roughly the distance to a caregiver's face. By around 2 to 3 months, their vision improves significantly, allowing them to see a broader range of distances and start tracking moving objects. Full visual acuity develops over the first year of life.