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Q: Will my baby's eye color change? A: Hoping your baby's gorgeous blue peepers won't darken? You should know that many babies are born with blue eyes, which may change color (usually becoming darker) over the course of the first year of life. Usually your baby's eye color at 6 to 9 months should be close to the permanent hue. What color your baby's eyes will ultimately be depends on the kinds of dominant and recessive genes she received from you and your husband at the time of conception. Though there are always pleasant surprises, these odds can help you make an educated guess:
Later Influences on Eye Color Changes. Even after the normal one-year mark, a childâs eyes may change color. Certain diseases can reduce pigment, the Tech Museum notes, and some viruses can increase it. Occasionally, the hormones of puberty can affect the genes that regulate eye color.