Making eye contact, recognizing caregivers, and following a bright light with their eyes are initially noticed in which age group?

The ability to make eye contact, recognize caregivers, and track a bright light with their eyes typically begins to develop between 2 to 6 months of age. During this period, infants become more visually attentive and engage socially with those around them. They start recognizing familiar faces and can actively follow objects, such as a light, within their visual field.

This developmental stage is crucial because it highlights the growing cognitive and sensory capabilities of infants as they respond to social stimuli and their environment. While some aspects of these skills may be hinted at before 2 months, such as basic visual tracking, the full expression of these behaviors becomes more pronounced in the 2 to 6 month age range. By 6 months, infants are usually able to demonstrate improved visual tracking and a clear recognition of their primary caregivers.