Babies are born with blue eyes. This is because the melanin, the pigment that determines eye color, is still developing. Over the first few months of life, the melanin levels in the iris, the colored part of the eye, gradually increase. This change in melanin levels causes the baby's eye color to change.
The process of eye color development can take anywhere from 6 months to 3 years. Some babies may even have a temporary eye color that changes as they get older.
Here are some factors that can affect the timing of eye color development:
- Genetics: The genes inherited from the parents play a significant role in determining the final eye color.
- Melanin production: The amount of melanin produced in the iris can vary, influencing the time it takes for the eye color to settle.
- Ethnicity: Different ethnicities have different melanin production rates, which can affect eye color development.
While it's exciting to watch a baby's eye color evolve, remember that it's a natural process. The final eye color will become apparent over time.
