Should you hang mobile over crib?
It’s best not to hang hard-edge, glass-encased pictures over your baby’s crib or changing table. Put them elsewhere. Mobiles, another common fixture in baby’s rooms, should not contain small parts that could become choking hazards, and should be hung out of the baby’s reach.
Where do you hang a mobile over a crib?
Start by hanging your mobile about 16 inches (40cm) above the surface of the crib mattress. If baby doesn’t seem to be responding or interacting then lower it a little until they do. Just make sure it’s impossible for baby to reach it!
Are baby mobiles important?
Brain development. A good musical mobile is essential in nurturing your baby’s brain development. Because the hanging toys move to the music, your baby will learn to follow the motions and expect the toys to move when the music is played.
Why do crib mobiles work?
As your baby grows and their movement develops, reaching up for the mobile toys help them to master hand-eye coordination – or foot-eye coordination! Their gross and fine motor skills will develop over time, as they watch, explore and play.
Where do you place a mobile on a crib?
Newborns have and optimum visual range of 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30cm) and have trouble focusing on things further away than that. Start by hanging your mobile about 16 inches (40cm) above the surface of the crib mattress. If baby doesn’t seem to be responding or interacting then lower it a little until they do.
What is the purpose of a baby mobile?
Reaching for the mobiles also helps your baby’s eyes comprehend depth and the brain to understand distance, helping with the development of spacial awareness. Having a mobile that captures your baby’s attention does so much more for his or her development than meets the eye.
How far should a mobile be above a crib?
about 16 inches
Start by hanging your mobile about 16 inches (40cm) above the surface of the crib mattress. If baby doesn’t seem to be responding or interacting then lower it a little until they do. Just make sure it’s impossible for baby to reach it!