Mobiles

You have your entire nursery in place, and you hang the infant mobile over the crib as the finishing touch. Did you know that baby crib mobiles are one of the first things that an infant really concentrates on? Studies have shown that baby mobiles stimulate infant’s brains and help them to make important brain connections. It is so cute to watch mobiles and baby playing and turning. While you are delighting in the cuteness of the scene, your baby is making brain connections that will last a lifetime. Think about this when deciding the best mobile to hang over your baby bed.

Best Mobiles For Babies

Studies have shown that the best mobiles for baby are those that have highly contrasted colors, like black and white. Black and white infant mobiles, such as the Wimmer Ferguson stim mobile have proven to capture the most attention from younger babies. Babies stare at black and white patterns longer and seem more interested in them.

You can look at baby mobiles recommended by Consumer Reports to get a better idea of which baby bed mobiles might be right for your baby.

Fun Mobiles

Whichever type of mobile you choose, you can rest assured that your baby will spend many hours staring at it and studying it. You can make a mobile yourself with a little ingenuity. Custom made baby mobiles make a wonderful addition to your baby’s nursery, and they also make a great shower gift. One of the easiest types of mobiles to make is the origami baby mobile. Origami baby mobiles are lightweight and use the beautiful art of origami to brighten up your baby’s nursery.

Often times, you will buy your mobile as part of a coordinated set of baby bedding. When this is the case, you have a colorful and often musical mobile to hang over your baby’s crib. Baby musical mobiles really capture baby’s attention as they rotate and play lullabies. Many moms are using Lambs and Ivy baby bedding sets in their nurseries. If you have a Lambs and Ivy set, you can find a mobile to match any pattern. Lambs and Ivy baby crib mobiles are sold as part of the bedding set, or they can be purchased separately at any Lamb and Ivy retailer.

Some parents are moving away from the predictable and are looking for trendy infant mobiles for their nursery. Baby mobiles with duck are particularly trendy at the moment, and are also cute, colorful and fun. Another trend in mobiles is natural baby mobiles. Natural baby mobiles are made from all natural and organic materials, so are they are friendly to the environment as well as your baby.