A 1-month-old baby can see objects clearly only at a very close range, typically about 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 centimeters) away, which is roughly the distance between the baby's face and a parent's face when being held or fed

. Although newborns can detect light, dark, and patterns, their central vision is still developing, and they are nearsighted at this stage, meaning distant objects appear blurry to them

. At this age, babies may briefly focus on faces or brightly colored objects within this close range but are not yet able to focus well on objects farther away. Their eye muscles are still developing, so their ability to focus and track objects is limited

. Over the next few months, their vision improves rapidly, allowing them to see farther and with better clarity. In summary, a 1-month-old infant’s clear vision range is about 8 to 12 inches, and they are mostly interested in nearby faces and bright objects within that distance