Week 26

Your Baby's Development
Although your baby's eyes have been sealed shut for the last few months to allow the retinas to develop, they are opening and beginning to blink this week. Depending on ethnicity, some babies will be born with blue or gray-blue eyes (which may change color in the first 6 months of life) and some will be born with brown or dark eyes. Eyelashes are growing in, as is more hair on the head.

Your baby weighs approximately 2 pounds (850 grams) by now and still looks wrinkly, but he or she will continue to gain weight steadily over the next 14 weeks until birth.

Your Body
Your uterus provides a safe haven for your baby before birth. But what about after your baby is born? He or she will be moving about your home in what seems like no time at all. Take the time now to safeguard your home by babyproofing. Covering electrical outlets, removing choking hazards, installing smoke alarms, and blocking off staircases are just a few steps you can take to ensure your child's safety. Take every precaution you can think of, but remember: no amount of babyproofing can substitute for careful supervision of your child.