Babies blink less than adults
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Thursday 11th December 2008 News Index  A study published in the U.S. has found that babies blink far less than adults. The research has been the subject of much debate as to the reasons why they blink less frequently than adults. The 269 studied were found to blink at a rate of less than twice per minute where as adults blink at a rate of between 10 and 15 times per minute.
It is believed that we blink primarily to lubricate the eye with tears and to remove dirt. As to why babies don't blink as much is being debated but it could be that they are so in awe of their surroundings they don't want to blink for fear of missing out.
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