Infant Eye Contact - Albuquerque,NM

Oh, I remember that too! And I was just as paranoid! She didn't really smile either, just in her sleep.
If I remember it correctly, my daughter didn't really make eye contact and holding it until she was about three months old... she is a perfectly happy and healthy 2.5 year old now, a social butterfly and hit all her other milestones right on target.
I think at 9 weeks, there really isn't much to worry about. If it hasn't changed by your next well baby appointment, I would bring it up.
Good luck and congrats on the new baby.

Babies eyes are not well developed until 3-4 months. He will develop this skill shortly. In the mean time, ask your pediatrician next time you're there just to put your mind at ease.

I always seemed to remember this too, and if I remember right, the baby's peripheral vision is better and so he could be looking at you, just through his peripheral vision?

Just a thought,
~sahmatwork

No need to worry, this is a normal pattern for babies that are that young, they only look at other things for just a little while then its eat and back to sleep for a little while, when they get older they will look at you a little bit more. :)

Babies don't make eye contact at this age because they cannot focus. Give it another month or so and I bet it will change. Just don't expect him to stare at you for a long period of time just yet and the smiling also doesn't start until 3-4months.

Take a deep breath and don't worry! :-) If your child was 9 months old, it might be something to be a little concerned about, but it's totally normal for a 9 week old. Lights, ceiling fans, shadows even are more interesting to a 9 week old than a human face. Good luck!