When do babies' eye colors usually change?

My daughter is now 10 months old, and her eyes have always been blue. I find it surprising because both my husband and I have dark brown eyes. My mother has blue eyes, but my husband is Latin American, and everyone in his family has dark brown eyes. I read that eye color usually stays the same by 9 months, so I’m curious if others have had a similar experience. Of course, I don’t mind whatever color her eyes end up being. She’s beautiful no matter what. Genetics are just so unpredictable!

Hi Donna… It’s fascinating how genetics can sometimes surprise us! Eye color inheritance is complex and can be influenced by multiple genes. While it’s less common for two parents with dark brown eyes to have a child with blue eyes, it’s not impossible, especially if there’s a family history of blue eyes on either side.

Eye color can continue to change slightly during the first few years of life, so your daughter’s eye color might still evolve. Ultimately, whatever color her eyes end up being, I’m sure she’ll be just as beautiful to you. If you’re curious about her eye color genetics, you could consider consulting with a genetic counselor who can provide more insight based on your family’s history.

It’s not uncommon for babies’ eye color to change during their first year, even up to 12 months or beyond. While genetics play a significant role in determining eye color, the final color can be influenced by various factors, including melanin production and how light interacts with the iris.

Since both you and your husband have dark brown eyes, it’s likely that your daughter’s eye color will eventually darken to brown as well. However, the presence of blue eyes in your family genetics could contribute to the delay in the change.

It’s always fascinating to see how genetics play out in our children’s features, and you’re right that they can be unpredictable! Regardless of her eye color, your daughter is undoubtedly beautiful. Enjoy watching her grow and seeing how her unique traits develop over time.

Babies’ eye colors typically start to change around six to nine months old.