2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests

A new study published in Nature Neuroscience suggests that 2-month-old babies are able to distinguish between different objects they see around them, contrary to previous scientific thought. The research, conducted at Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience in Dublin, Ireland, used a test called the Foundcog scan to assess visual perception in infants. The results indicate that babies can identify and differentiate between various objects as early as 2 months old. This finding may help doctors and researchers better understand cognitive development in infancy. The study's authors believe that this discovery could lead to improved understanding of infant cognition and potentially inform the development of new interventions for children with visual impairments.

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