Baby Size
Week 26

Your Baby is the Size of a Lettuce

Week 26

Lettuce

Length

35.6 cm / 14.0 in

Weight

760 g / 26.8 oz

Your baby's eyes are opening for the first time and can detect changes in light, though vision will continue developing for months after birth.

Development at Week 26

At 26 weeks, the eyelids separate and your baby can open and close its eyes. The retinas are developing light sensitivity, and your baby may respond to a bright light shone on your abdomen. The immune system is strengthening as antibodies are transferred from you to your baby through the placenta.

Next week

At week 27, your baby will be the size of a Head of Cauliflower.
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