How to choose a mobile for newborns

Children's mobility is a real salvation for mothers whose child likes to sit on the handles. With it, you can distract the baby for half an hour, and manage the household chores.

What is mobile

This is the first educational toy for a newborn. It can be used from the first days of life and up to 6 months. Mobile mounted on the side of the crib or stroller and attracts the attention of the child, spinning, ringing and playing different tunes.

Why you need a mobile:

1. He trains the hearing aid and eye muscles of the baby, develops his ability to focus on objects and distinguish colors.

2. The baby calms down faster and falls asleep with musical accompaniment.

3. Studying toys in a child of 3-4 months takes about 15-30 minutes. And while the baby discovers the world, looking at his beloved animals, mom has free time.

Children's mobile - which company to choose

Buy mobile phones from manufacturers that are responsible for the quality of their products. Children's toys must comply with international quality standards and be tested for flammability, heavy metal content, toxicity and strength.

The best firms producing mobiles for children are:

1. Tiny Love;

2. Fisher Price;

3. Chicco;

4. Maman;

5. Taf Toys.

What mobil are

Decorative mob

The easiest type of mobile. He has no musical accompaniment, a projector and other nice "bonuses". It is lightweight, and the toys on it swing with the slightest movement of air. Mobile can be equipped with bells or bells. The toys in it are removable, they are easy to replace or swap.

Mechanical mobile

This toy starts from the key and plays only one melody. Every 2-3 minutes it needs to be re-started. Published music resembles the sound of a music box.

Toys are often made from textiles and plastic. Can be removable. Some models are additionally equipped with a mirror.

Electronic mobile

This is one of the most versatile and convenient mobiles. It runs on batteries or a battery, so it can rotate and play tunes for about 5–30 minutes without stopping.

Some models are equipped with an MP3 player, where you can upload your music and use it instead of the manufacturer’s melodies. They allow you to adjust the volume and turn off the sound.

Sometimes a sound sensor crying is built into the mobile. When the child starts to cry, the sensor responds and turns on the mobile.

Some models are equipped with a night light projector, which creates a projection of the night sky on the walls or shows a tiny image of colored figures. At the same time you can turn on the music.

What to look for when choosing

Mounts

Electric models are equipped with screw fasteners that can withstand heavy loads. They are attached to the metal and wooden sides of the bed. There are Velcro fasteners, for which the mobile is suspended from the handle of the car seat or clings to the stroller. Attachment-clamps are often used - they are attached to the sides of an ordinary bed, an arena bed, as well as to a carriage and a cradle.

Toys

Choose models with removable toys. They can be easily removed, washed and, if necessary, replaced with new ones. In addition, the baby will be able to play with his favorite figures even while walking.

Musical accompaniment

Choose models in which you can adjust the volume and turn off the sound. Before you buy, listen to all the tunes that the manufacturer offers. The sound should be clear, soothing, it should not annoy you and the baby.

Remote control

Models with remote control are more expensive, but they greatly simplify the life of the mother. The remote control allows you to set the desired volume from a distance, switch melodies, speed up or slow down the carousel of toys

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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a guide to purchase.