Crib toys for newborns: types and tips for choosing

In modern stores, there is a huge selection of all kinds of toys for a crib for newborns. You can choose a pendant with soft toys, rattles, or you can opt for musical pendant objects. You should learn a little more about the most popular children's toys that can be hung on the bed.

If earlier many thought that hanging toys were needed only to entertain the baby and help him fall asleep, now it has already been proven that such modules develop the hearing and vision of the newborn. And due to the fact that such products are really beneficial for the child, young parents began to purchase them more and more often. Various hanging toys help the baby to master the space and help to perceive the sense of the volume of the object. As a rule, newborns begin to perceive this from two months.

From the age of four months, these toys help children develop the grasping reflex. And from half a year, kids will be able to study not only the near space, but also the distant one. Besides, if the toy is musical, then gradually the child will learn to fall asleep to this melody in his crib and the mother will not have to rock him in her arms, and then shift it... And also when the baby observes slowly moving objects, his eyes get a little tired, he tends to sleep. For these reasons, children with such hanging toys in their cribs fall asleep much better.

Usually kids love mobiles, as toys move there and this attracts their attention, develops attentiveness. It is recommended to hang only one toy to start with, so that the child's eyes do not get tired. This will be a kind of training for his eyes. Gradually, as soon as he learns to keep track of one toy, you can add a second and so gradually increase their number. In addition, another significant benefit of such toys for beds is that a young mother can, at least for a short time, be distracted from her baby and do other things. We can confidently say that thanks to such toys that will distract and entertain the baby, parents will have at least fifteen minutes of free time.

Even quiet and melodic sounds should not be turned on for more than one hour. It is also worth remembering that all such toys require regular cleaning. Especially during the period when the child begins to reach for them and pull them into his mouth. Every toy must be clean.

Today, various manufacturers of children's products produce a variety of models and types of similar toys. In order to make it easier to make the right choice, consider the popular types in more detail.

We'll start with the traditional carousels, which are so attractive to young parents and so much to the liking of babies. As a rule, they are of two types: mechanical and battery-powered. The first option is very popular and there are several good reasons for this. The music on the mechanical model is more melodic and pleasant, this attracts many. In addition, such models are distinguished by a completely democratic price.The only drawback is that the mechanical winding is not enough for a long time, so mothers often have to go to the crib to start the carousel again.

The battery-powered model is easy to operate. It is enough just to press a button and pleasant melodies begin to sound, and cute toys move in a circle. In such models there may be more than one or two melodies, there may even be more than ten. There are models with volume control, which makes parents very happy. There are also carousels on sale with a control panel, thanks to which the mother can turn it on or off from a distance. The more functions a model has, the more expensive its price will be.

Pendant toys can be very different. They can be soft, plastic, or rubber items. They can squeak, ring, rustle, make animal sounds, or play a pleasant melody when pressed. There are models in which a small night light is already built in. This option is more practical and multifunctional.

The simplest and most popular type of toy is a garland. It is easy to attach both to the sides of the crib and to the stroller. Due to its versatility, many parents choose this particular option for their babies. Usually such garlands are made of plastic, and each toy is also a rattle with which the baby can play. Less commonly, there are fabric or wooden options.

When choosing a hanging toy on the bed for their child, parents want it to be not only interesting or bright, but also of high quality. Therefore, we have several guidelines to help you make the right choice.

In the event that the toy is made of high quality and safe materials, then there should be no smells. If the selected model has a pungent unpleasant smell or even a pleasant aroma, then such a purchase should be discarded. Many manufacturers produce scented toys with a pleasant aroma of vanilla, strawberry, etc. But no matter how pleasant the aroma may be, it can harm the health of the baby.

If you choose a toy on a plastic or rubber base, then you should definitely inspect it from all sides. In cases where there are white dots or stripes on the surface, and the color of the toy is uneven, this indicates that low-quality dyes and materials were used in the production process. Besides, do not choose too bright colors, this will annoy and quickly tire the child. For each individual part, toys, the edges should be even, smooth. Low-quality models often have sharp "burrs" that can damage the delicate skin of a newborn.

It is best to choose models with toys that can be easily removed. This will allow you to easily clean them without removing the main mount. All hanging model toys should be medium in size. If there are small details, then there is a possibility that the child will be able to swallow them. Very large ones will not allow him to see what is happening around. You should try to choose models with different toys. That is, let them be different animals, different objects, since the same toys will be of no interest to the kid.

Then you can pay attention to the mount. A quality model should have a comfortable and secure mount. Sellers can demonstrate right in the store how to attach such a module to a crib.If the entire structure is loose and easily removed, then it is better to refuse such a purchase. Otherwise, when the baby pulls one of the toys, there is a high probability that the entire structure will fall directly on him.

After installing the module, toys should be close to the baby's eyes. The ideal distance is thirty centimeters. It is necessary to purchase such items in specialized stores that have proven themselves on the good side and have a good reputation. In such stores, sellers will be able to submit all the necessary documents that confirm the quality and safety of the goods.

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