The first toys for a baby are very important, as they help him learn about the world and develop. Therefore, their choice must be approached very consciously, and not buy everything that you saw in the children's store.
Instructions
Step 1
Mobile is one of the most common toys for a baby in the first months after birth. At the moment, their choice is quite large, so it is not always possible to immediately navigate this assortment. There are mechanical mobiles that work on the principle of a music box - the music starts to sound after the factory with a key; and electronic, battery operated.
Step 2
The mobile itself is attached to a baby bed, stroller or highchair, and several soft or plastic toys are suspended from it, which, when turned on, spin to music. At the same time, there are models in which there are several melodies to choose from, including classical and nature sounds, and you can even record something of your own. They usually come with an additional music unit that can be used separately at a later age. Such options are more expensive, but they are more durable and the sound itself is usually more pleasant.
Step 3
About a month, the kid begins to examine objects, focusing attention on them, so until that time it will be pointless to get any toys. You can turn on soft, pleasant music to develop your hearing. The mobile at this time can also be used as musical accompaniment. When choosing a mobile, you should pay attention to the ability to adjust the volume, as well as the sound itself.
Step 4
Some doctors recommend hanging the mobile on the crib only after the child is 3 months old. watching toys spinning can cause squint. This is possible only if it is really at a certain angle, and the child, in order to see them, must look to the side. The mobile must be secured in such a way that the baby looks directly at him, and at a distance of at least 40 cm, as in principle all other toys, in order to strengthen his vision.
Step 5
How much to use the mobile per day depends only on your child. Some kids happily fall asleep to a pleasant melody, while others, on the contrary, walk around and begin to actively move their arms-legs.
Step 6
Do not immediately leave your child alone with the mobile on. First, after fixing it on the bed, you need to give the baby time to examine the toy, a little later try to turn it on for a couple of minutes and see the reaction. If the child is interested, then let the music play for 5 minutes, and then gradually increase the time. The kid may be frightened by new sounds and cry, in this case, the mobile should be turned off and removed immediately. Try again in a couple of days. Perhaps the process of getting used to this toy can be delayed, and there are children who do not like it at all, but most often it depends on the model and on the sound quality of the melodies.
Step 7
For some parents, the mobile is a salvation in the first months of the child, because it is an opportunity to entertain him for a while without the participation of adults and to give him a few minutes of rest. In addition, it has a positive effect on vision, hearing and gives first impressions of the world around us. A little later, these spinning toys can be put into the hands of the baby to develop the fine motor skills of children's hands. And those models that have a removable music unit can be used for several years on their own.
