The parent library
High-contrast cards & baby vision
Print a few pictures for your little one, or find an answer to something you have been wondering about.
A few cards to print
Two free packs, four pictures in each. US Letter and A4. No sign-up.
Bold shapes
A bullseye, broad bars, four squares, and a half-black, half-white card.
Preview the geometric cards
Little animals
Say hello to the whale, duck, butterfly, and penguin.
Preview the animal cardsFirst time sharing a card? Here is how to get started.
Using cards with your baby
Find a place to start, whether you are sharing a first picture or settling down for tummy time.
How to use high-contrast cards with a newborn
How to hold a card, give your baby time to look, and know when to finish.
Read the guideHow to use contrast cards during tummy time
Chest and floor setups, where to put the picture, and what to try if your baby fusses.
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Why does my baby cry during diaper changes?
Small comforts to try before, during, and after a change.
Read the guideHigh-contrast cards by age: birth to 6 months
A guide to choosing pictures as your baby grows, with examples to compare.
Read the guideWhat your baby can see
From those first close-up looks to noticing color and following a moving picture.
How far can a newborn see?
What your little one may see when you lean in for a cuddle.
Read the guideDo high-contrast cards help newborns?
Why bold pictures can catch a newborn’s eye, and what studies have found.
Read the guideWhich high-contrast patterns are easiest for newborns to see?
See the difference between broad shapes and tiny, busy details.
Read the guideMy newborn is not interested in high-contrast cards. Is that normal?
Why a card might not catch their attention, and when to ask for advice.
Read the guideWhen do babies begin seeing color?
How color vision develops, with examples of colors and contrast.
Read the guideWhen babies begin to follow a moving object
How your baby follows something moving, with simple visual examples.
Read the guideAbout these guides
Each guide links to the studies or professional guidance behind it. We explain what the research found and where questions remain.
The guides share general information, not individual medical advice. They do not claim that cards or the app improve your baby’s eyesight or development.
A physician’s name or endorsement will appear only after they have reviewed and approved the specific content.
Read more about shared use and screen guidance