The child hears music even in the womb, so it is very important to fill the baby's life with melodies after birth. A special collection of such melodies and sounds will help to make its development harmonious. But how to choose
musical toys for a crib, because a newborn still knows almost nothing? Offer him bright hanging carousels with figures and melodies. From the age of 0 months to six months, mobiles for a crib will become an assistant for the crumbs in falling asleep and waking up after sleep. They can play one or more tunes. In some electronic models of this toy, the function of “white noise” is realized - those sounds that the child heard in the womb. Frequency fluctuations are combined with a rhythmic background and mimic the heartbeat of the mother. Electronic mobiles operate on batteries, and manual ones will need to be started independently.
Mobile as the first toy
Watching a mobile, the child learns to follow the gaze of a moving subject and focus on it. Figures move, as a rule, in two planes, and their movements do not bother the child. All toys in the mobile must be removable so that, if necessary, they can be washed, and then returned to their place. The child will be curious to look at toy characters, training vision and color perception of objects. Figured mounts also contribute to the development of organs of vision and have a calming effect on the baby.
In addition, mobiles for a crib develop not only visual, but also auditory perception of the world. With the help of such a device, the child learns to respond to sounds, to search for their source. A grown-up baby can independently evaluate toys on hanging mounts. Put the toys in his pen, let him feel and make out. So gradually the child will learn to take and hold light objects. Indispensable mobiles on the crib will be at night. Melodies pouring from the device will provide the baby with a comfortable sleep. And the backlight, which is turned on in electronic models, will create the effect of a night lamp, and the baby will no longer be afraid of the dark. All this will allow the child to feel comfortable and protected at night.
Choose a mobile
When choosing mobiles for a crib, first of all pay attention to the manufacturer. Products of Tiny Love, Chicco, Fisher Price, Canpol enjoy the deserved love of many parents. High-quality battery-powered pendant constructions with additional functions are more expensive, but they are made of high-quality material that will not crack when dropped or hit and will not injure the baby.
Open the box and smell the toy - it should not smell unpleasant. All parts must be securely fixed to the base, and inside the box there should be instructions for assembling and securing the mobile.
Figures should not be too heavy, as otherwise it is dangerous to drop them from the fasteners and injure the child. Make sure that they contain different materials and textures, different colors, because through the mobile the child gets his first idea of the color, shape of objects and new tactile skills. Parts that need to be sorted out (for example, rings) develop fine motor skills of the hands. The sound of melodies and hanging rattles should be pleasant.
If you introduce your child to music in a playful way from early childhood, you will soon be able to find out if he has musical abilities. The melodies and lullabies that lose the mobiles to the crib will teach the child to perceive, feel, make them move, and develop their imagination.