At what age can a normal newborn begin to look directly at and follow objects?

A normal newborn typically begins to develop visual tracking skills around 2 to 3 months of age. By this time, they can start to look directly at and follow objects, especially those that move within their line of sight. At 2 months, babies begin to show interest in nearby faces and bright objects, but their ability to smoothly track moving items develops more markedly around 3 months. This capability indicates developing eye coordination and visual processing skills, which are crucial for their sensory and cognitive development. Therefore, by 3 months, most infants can not only visually fixate on objects but also follow them with their eyes, allowing for better engagement with their environment.