[header] How to help a blind or visually impaired infant [title] Bond with your infant using touch and hearing. [step] Physical touch, like cuddling, is essential to forming a bond with your blind or visually impaired infant. Since they are unable to see you smile or wave, speak with a higher, exaggerated pitch to communicate positivity. 
[substeps] Even though your infant doesn't understand words yet, they will begin to associate the sound with your presence. For example, before picking your child up, gently rub their arm or stomach and say, " i'm going to pick you up now.