The concept of "mobile for newborns" appeared in our vocabulary relatively recently, but here the history of the toy itself is rooted in antiquity. The custom of hanging a bird carved from wood above the cradle of a baby came from ancient Russia. It was believed that such a talisman would scare away evil forces, relieve evil eyes and bring happiness. The toy was called the “bird of happiness”.
Having passed through the centuries, the amulet changed and, having lost its original purpose, acquired a new one. We will talk about what a mobile phone for newborns today is, what functions it performs, when to buy it and how to choose it. So, let's begin.
What is such a toy for?
Firstly, for development. The baby, lying in the crib, first just looks at the shapes and colors, then tries to fix their gaze on them. A little later comes the turn of grasping reflexes. Here we can talk about the beginning of the development of finger motility: the baby learns to hold objects in his hand.
Secondly, a mobile for newborns gives Mom extra free time (you can have time to do something or just relax).
When is the best time to buy a toy?
A mobile for newborns can be purchased even before the baby is born. This toy will be interesting to a child up to one year of age, but it will bring the greatest benefit in the first six months.
How to choose and install a mobile for newborns?
The design itself is up to you. The main thing here is to pay attention to the strength and quality of both the material and the paint. Ideally, the parts of the mobile should be disassembled and washed. Hanging toys (soft, plastic, wooden) should not have sharp corners.
Try to look at the mobile for newborns from below and try to see the crumbs with his eyes. How will the toy look? Is it colorful enough? Is the color too bright?
For the correct perception of the form, the toy must be suspended by the side (not by the tail or head). Do not forget: you are not acquiring a part of the interior, but the first ever developing allowance for the crumbs. The first colors that infants begin to distinguish are yellow, white, red, black.
Mobiles on the crib for newborns are installed so that the nearest parts are 40 cm (minimum distance). Do not expect the baby to immediately begin to respond to toys, because the vision of the newborn is still far from ideal.
How much music is needed? Again, this decision is only for parents. If you prefer a music mobile, be sure to listen to the sounding melody. Is she really soothing and soothing? Is it too loud? Music should sound softly and gently. It is better if the volume control is built into the toy .
In complex models, a control panel is provided (the mobile can be turned on even while in another room). Another addition is the projection of pictures that are displayed on the ceiling. By the way, knowledgeable parents are trying to get just such a mobile for newborns. The reviews of mothers and fathers are almost unambiguous: kids are happy to watch moving pictures, calm down faster and fall asleep.