A musical mobile on a bed is not only a beautiful, funny and entertaining toy. Due to its bright, aesthetic appearance, mobile phones for newborns still serve as a colorful accessory in the interior of a children's room. If the mobile is matched to the tone of the main color scheme of the room
, then the latter will receive a harmonious, complete image. But in this article we will talk about other important characteristics of this amazing toy: its effect on the baby, the features of exploitation, and special qualities.
Mobile for newborns: photo and description of the toy
Modern mobiles can be clockwork or battery powered. The first type of carousel (also called mobiles) is brought to work from the factory, and for the operation of the second type, new finger batteries are needed. Today, more and more parents are inclined to buy a mobile phone on batteries, since such a toy is much more convenient to use. Clockwork mobiles for newborns are much inferior in price, and you don’t need to spend money on batteries, but battery-powered carousels have some undeniable advantages. Since they are the most popular, we will only talk about such carousels.
Why do we need mobiles for newborns
Caring parents seek to install a mobile on the crib from the first days of the baby's life. There is nothing wrong with this, however, the crumbs will begin to perceive it no earlier than from two months of age. At this stage of development, the baby begins to focus and concentrate his gaze, he notes new objects, recognizes loved ones; can follow the movements of his relatives. Funny figures flying over the baby will help him in the development of these abilities. In addition, the bright colors and shapes of the toys of the mobile will surely arouse interest in the child, thus laying his further abilities for learning and exploring the world around him. Closer to 4 months, when the main grasping reflex begins to appear, the baby will stretch its arms up to the toys, trying to catch them. A grasping reflex affects the development of good motor skills of the baby's hands, the value of which can hardly be overestimated in the formation of crumbs.
Mobiles for newborns: basic characteristics
It’s not easy to choose a mobile, as their assortment is huge. There are basic qualities that you need to consider when buying a carousel. The most important thing is the reliability of the mount. It is not necessary to say that it must be strong, durable and safe - this must be checked first. Pay attention to the color scheme - as a rule, the mobile is performed in a harmonious combination of 3-4 colors. Choose a combination that will not irritate your eyes and organically fit into the interior of the room. Toys on a mobile are probably its main component. Make sure that they have funny, good-natured images, they are pleasant to the touch (after all, then the baby will play with them), reliable and safe. Before buying, get acquainted with the tunes that your baby will listen to for more than a month. They should be “soft”, melodic, calm, better if they are fragments from children's songs or classical works. It’s great if the mobile has a remote control - this is very convenient for parents.
Mobiles hand-made
Branded mobiles are functional and aesthetic, but many parents prefer to make their own mobile phones for newborns. It will be deprived of musical accompaniment and rotation, however, it will remain as developing and entertaining as store analogues. And to create it, you need 2 slats (you can take the usual clothes hangers), material for making toys (colored paper, fabric, foil) or ready-made small toys that need only to be equipped with eyelets. Hang your mobile on the ceiling, wall or securely to the crib.