Baby’s mobiles and children’s hanging mobiles make a great addition to any child’s room or nursery. A young baby will spend many hours in his or her cot, sometimes sleeping, sometimes fully awake and, a lot of the time, somewhere in between. It’s a good idea, therefore, for there to be some form of visual stimulation to keep him or her calm. A mobile also helps to develop their sight and visual coordination.
Ideally a baby mobile will be hung slightly out of reach from the top of the cot itself, and as the child gets older, and taller, then fixing the mobile to the ceiling is a good idea. You can easily make your own mobile or buy one ready-made. There are numerous designs available in many vibrant and wonderful colours. You can even buy a baby mobile which plays lullabies and nursery rhymes.
Things to consider when buying a baby mobile
- Colours – think about the colour scheme of the room and whether there are matching accessories. Children see bright vibrant colours more easily than soft pastel colours so don’t be afraid to be bold;
- Durability – in the early days this is less important, but as your baby grows and becomes more active he or she may try and grab the moving parts, so make sure there are no small pieces which could be easily broken off;
- Versatility – some mobiles are designed to fit over the cot or bed and some are designed to hang from the ceiling. Look for mobiles which can be hung either way, which will help you get the most use for your money;
Mobiles, of course, are not just for babies and later on you might want to incorporate a mobile to match your general theme, whether it be space ships or ponies there will be a mobile available for your needs.
Safari Animals Baby Mobiles
Travelling Zoo mobile designed to be used in the car to keep your baby amused while travelling. The three detachable toys will jiggle and chime as the car moves along. £13 The Sweet Island Dreams Mobile with moving animal figures which also play tranquil, calming tunes in classic or nature themed music. £54 Both from Jojo Maman Bebé
Planes Mobile & Rocking Horse Theme Hanging Mobiles
Hand crafted mobiles with wooden figures in the shape of aeroplanes & clouds or rocking horses and the moon figures. £19.95 from notonthehighstreet.com
Winnie the Pooh Mobile
Musical mobile featuring Winnie the Pooh and his friends. The characters are detachable and can be used as soft toys. The mobile will also play 2 lulabies and has a nightlight included. £30.51 from amazon