What to look for in a crib mobileīaby mobiles come in three basic designs: They clip onto the side rails of your baby’s crib, attach to your baby’s car seat or stroller, or dangle from the ceiling. “In the first few months of life, babies are attracted to bold and contrasting colors, which make mobiles ideal for their visual development,” says Steph Lee, M.D., a community pediatrician, preventive medicine specialist and spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. Mobiles aren't just a fun design touch for the nursery - they can be beneficial for baby.
You already give those senses a workout every time you and your baby interact, but certain toys are designed to give your baby an additional boost, such as a crib mobile. It might not seem like newborns do much aside from eating and sleeping for the first few months of life - but they’re actively learning all about the world around them using their five senses.
