Children's mobile - how to attach it, why it is needed, when to hang it

The tradition of hanging toys over the cradle of a newborn comes from ancient times. Then it was believed that these pendants would protect the baby from the evil eye and give him health and happiness. Today, hanging toys does not have a sacred meaning. But mobile phones have become a fashionable and popular attribute of a children's room. Parents definitely want to purchase this multifunctional, bright, musical device for their children. Modern parents prefer to start the development of their baby from the very first days of his life. And a mobile phone is ideal for this purpose.

What role do hanging toys play in a child's development?

Our ancestors subconsciously selected the right toys for babies; it has now been proven that while playing with a hanging carousel, a newborn develops not only hearing, but also the visual system (reaction to light and movement, short-term reflex of turning the eyeball).

How to make a carousel with your own hands

Adults do not always have the opportunity to purchase a high-quality mobile for a newborn crib. In this case, creative parents make a carousel with their own hands, following a number of rules:

use natural, safe hypoallergenic materials (wood, textiles, felt and others);
monitor the safety of the suspended structure and fastening elements;
the most savvy ones invent a music system with calm, quiet music;
For the manufacture of mobiles, pastel-colored materials are selected.

Important! High-quality materials do not have strong odors (wooden blanks may have a slight woody aroma) and unstable paints.

DIY mobile

Advantages of making a carousel with your own hands:

parents make an accessory that fully meets their needs;
the master personally monitors the strength and safety of individual elements and the entire structure as a whole;
a mobile is designed for an older baby, focusing on his preferences;
the homemade device is charged with positive parental energy;
some make a carousel amulet according to ancient Russian canons;
They spend much less money on purchasing materials and making toys themselves than on buying a ready-made one.

Disadvantages of making a device yourself:

to create a carousel with your own hands, you spend a significant amount of time, materials and labor;
the result (especially for novice masters) may not meet initial expectations.

The procedure for creating a carousel with your own hands

The mobile manufacturing process is divided into 2 stages: preparing the base frame and creating hanging elements.

The base frame is a load-bearing structural element to which hanging figures are attached from below; it is suspended from the upper part from the ceiling or canopy. The shape of the frames is made cross-shaped or round.

To create a cross-shaped wooden frame you will need:

2 wooden chopsticks (suitable for Chinese food);
high-quality glue (you can use “Moment”);
strong twine or clothesline;
safe jewelry to suit the taste of the master.

Operating procedure:

measure the sticks and mark the center on each (sticks for Chinese food are made symmetrical on both sides);
align the centers of the sticks and glue them crosswise with glue (for strength, make a shallow groove at the gluing site);
one side of the rope or twine is tightly wrapped around the glued area, the other side is made in the form of a loop by which the cross will be suspended;
leave the glued structure for the glue to harden for some time (indicated in the instructions for using the glue);
decorate the mount at the discretion of the master.

A circular frame is easier to manufacture, but such a carousel is inactive. For such a module, an embroidery hoop, decorative rope or satin ribbon up to 1 cm wide, reliable glue, and scissors are prepared.

Operating procedure:

the hoop is separated and a smaller circle is taken as a basis;
make a decorative wrapping with rope or ribbon;
firmly fix the ends of the winding;
make a loop for hanging.

Then hanging toys are made for the newborn’s crib. For example, to create a bird figurine from felt you will need:

pastel colored felt,
matching threads,
2 small beads,
needle,
scissors,
chalk or pencil,
filler (sintepon, holofiber),
glue.

Carousel with felt birds

Draw a small silhouette of a bird on thick paper and cut it out. 2 bird parts are cut out of felt in a mirror image. Place the parts together and sew them together along the edges with a loop stitch, leaving a hole in the belly for stuffing. After stuffing and sewing up the holes, wings are glued on the sides, and beady eyes are firmly sewn on.

Other figures are made using the same principle.

If the mother knows how to knit, then hanging toys are knitted from natural threads with durable coloring. Detailed patterns for knitting toys are posted on the Internet.

No less interesting are soft textile hanging elements in the Waldorf style, tildes, teddy bears and others.

How to secure a mobile to a crib

Pediatricians approve of musical pendants with bright toys. The products develop vision, hearing and coordination well. Manufacturers offer gaming pendants with a universal fastening system. They are suitable for installation on any type of crib. All sides can be securely attached to, for example, the Smoby model from the Cotoons brand. Such mobiles with an electronic control unit are attached to play long-sounding melodies, run a carousel and display bright pictures through a projector.

Electronic music carousels weigh more than mechanical ones. Therefore, manufacturers develop the most reliable clamps for them. The mobile can be attached to a crib, cradle or stroller. Each product offers several types of fastening:

a stand with a strong clamp - for a wooden or metal side;
wide Velcro - for fabric upholstery of a crib or child car seat;
“crab” clothespin – allows you to attach a set of rattles to the hood of the stroller.

Important!

The mobile should not be hung above the baby's head, but closer to the middle of the crib. Then it will be convenient for the baby to watch him from anywhere. The child should look straight and slightly into the distance. If you hang the product directly above your head, the newborn will strain his eyes. This can have a negative impact on the formation of the eye muscles.

At what distance should you hang a mobile phone on a crib?

Pediatricians and pediatric ophthalmologists recommend fixing mobiles at a height of 30-50 cm. At 3-4 months, the baby is already able to knock down the structure by grabbing toys with his hands. Therefore, you need to calculate the distance so that the baby does not reach the hanging components. In addition, too close a distance (up to 30 cm) from the rotating rattles to the eyes can cause the development of children's strabismus.

When the child is already standing on his feet, it is necessary to raise the product even higher or remove the hanging elements completely so that the grown-up child cannot collapse the structure. For example, the Boom Box model from the famous Tiny Love brand can be useful even without toys. At about 6 months they can be removed, leaving only the music block. This portable unit acts as a tape recorder and can be taken with you on a walk. It also serves as a night light, providing pleasant diffused light. Children can always listen to music; the device plays 15 melodies written in different styles. Reliable fastenings and correctly selected installation height guarantee the safety of the model.

conclusions

Musical pendants are used as play equipment for children from birth to six months. Modern mobiles can be securely secured to the side using a stand with a clamp. It is important to correctly adjust the height of the structure so that the baby cannot reach the hanging elements. Pediatricians advise attaching the stand in the center of the crib, at a distance of at least 30 cm from the newborn’s eyes. This allows you to focus your gaze correctly and reduces the risk of developing strabismus.

Types of mobiles

A crib mobile for tiny newborns is a common device. Therefore, in the store there are many different models - from simple to multifunctional. They differ in several main characteristics.

Rotation mechanism

Based on how the game carousel is controlled, there are two main categories:

mechanical;
electric.

Electric pendants are powered by rechargeable batteries. Rotation time is approximately half an hour. This option is easier to manage, since parents do not need to regularly start up the gaming device.

Battery-powered carousels can most often play several pieces of music, which allows you to select the one you like. More expensive models are equipped with additional functions, for example, backlighting and a projector.

Conventionally, stationary toys that are attached to a wooden cross and set in motion manually can also be classified as mobiles. You can make such models yourself by simply attaching various figures to a barbell, which change as the child grows.

Mounting type

Depending on the fasteners, children's mobiles can be divided into several categories:

With a hook. Budget devices are equipped with this type of mount. They are distinguished by their mobility and lightness, so they can be removed and hung in another place in the shortest possible time. However, the hook is not a reliable type of fastener, so a slightly older child can pull out the hook and drop the entire structure on itself.
With clamp. This is a universal fastener, which consists of plastic clips or clamps with fixing elements. This type of fastener has a fairly high degree of reliability.
With Velcro. Sticky elastic bands allow you to attach the structure almost anywhere: on a bed, in a car seat, on a stroller handle or in a playpen. Convenient, but not reliable enough.

The heavier the structure, the more durable and reliable the fasteners should be. Usually, high-quality models are characterized by increased safety, so you don’t have to worry that the mobile will fall and injure your child.

Today's mobile for a tiny newborn is a multifunctional design, equipped with additional options. If the simplest device will last a child only up to six months of age, then improved models will brighten up children's leisure time up to 3 years.

Additional options:

a projector that is aimed at the ceiling and displays a variety of pictures, for example, stars and the moon;
night lamp – the night light function allows you to use the mobile as a table lamp;
player – after the child grows up, the game carousel becomes a music player;
voice activation - some advanced models can turn on automatically when the child starts crying or making loud screams (that is, they work like a professional nanny);
automatic shutdown - this function is similar to the previous one: as soon as the baby calms down, the mobile turns off so as not to disturb the child’s sleep;
Remote control – this device will help you turn your mobile phone on and off, select a piece of music, activate a night light or projector without going near the child’s bed.

What size color spots should I choose?

The color spots should be large, the size of a palm or larger . Small toys for a baby and designs with narrow stripes or small polka dots will not fulfill their role, develop and stimulate visual activity. And it’s not for nothing that in books that are created for children aged one year and older, the drawings are large, without an abundance of details, and the font is large. This is connected, first of all, not even with the characteristics of the child’s brain, but with his vision, in order to prevent excess load.

The disadvantages worth noting are the following:

It's not for long. The mobile is good only until 5-6 months of age, until the baby learns to reach for toys. Further use should be discontinued to avoid suffocation.

It is not cheap. The average price for a mobile is 3-4 thousand rubles, so if there are more primary tasks and the budget is limited, you can do without it, or you can make a mobile with your own hands (you can read about how to do this in the article Mobile from felt with your own hands. ).
This requires cleaning. Like the canopy, the mobile on the crib collects a fair amount of dust. To avoid allergies, it is necessary to wash or wipe the plastic parts of toys during wet cleaning, and this is additional mother’s time.

Selection rules

The range of different children's trinkets is quite large, but there are general rules that will help you make the right choice and purchase just the kind of toy that your baby will like and will not cause him harm.

Child safety is paramount! Manufacturers use different ingredients to produce goods, but as a general rule, quality products cannot smell bad. Ideally, it should not smell at all, since the smell is already certain secretions and fumes that can harm the child. What we feel for a minute as an irritating factor can cause irreparable harm to the baby, who cannot even move away from the source of the fumes.
The fastening of a toy suspended on the side must be strong enough so that the child cannot tear it off. Interest on the part of the little owner is guaranteed, because the product is produced precisely with this in mind, but if the same hanging carousel falls, it can injure a curious baby.

In most countries of the world, children's products are subject to mandatory certification. If a product is purchased on the market, the availability of accompanying documentation is not at all guaranteed, but any serious store or retail chain is simply obliged to provide it upon the consumer’s first request. If the toy looks dubious and the seller refuses to show a quality certificate, it is better to refuse the purchase.
As a rule, children's toys are sold packaged. Their cleanliness plays a huge role, since children tend to put everything in their mouths, which is why various bacteria often enter their bodies. For this reason, it is not advisable to buy toys at the market or even from friends, but if this does happen, you should carefully wash the product with soap before hanging it on the cradle.
Toys for the crib should be bright to attract the child’s attention, but the main thing here is not to overdo it, because the baby must somehow fall asleep in the same crib.

A gift that is too bright and of a poisonous color will have an excessively stimulating effect - the baby will have trouble sleeping and will turn into an irritable and capricious child.

A similar requirement is put forward for musical accompaniment . If a toy can play a melody, the latter should be beautiful and pleasant, and most importantly, unobtrusive. Too loud a noise or an unpleasant sound, disharmony in the composition can make the baby experience unpleasant sensations, and then this toy will only be a source of irritation. The requirements for rattles are no less stringent; parents are required to listen to it in the store to make sure that its sound is pleasant and quiet.
Individual hanging toys or their parts should be of a conventional medium size. If the object is too small, there is a risk that the baby will try to swallow it with all the unpredictable consequences, and very large elements limit the child’s view.

How to choose

Choosing children's mobiles for a crib is a very serious task, because through this device a little person will learn to get acquainted with the world around him

It is important to decide on all the nuances, and not choose the first option that comes along.. We advise you to find out how to choose for newborns: a crib, a thermometer, diapers, a pacifier, a trench collar, also read what to put in a first aid kit for a newborn.

We advise you to find out how to choose for newborns: a crib, a thermometer, diapers, a pacifier, a trench collar, also read what to put in a first aid kit for a newborn.

Manufacturer

Now there are a huge number of products for babies from different manufacturers on the market. There are more expensive ones with more features, and vice versa. The price depends on many factors: country of manufacture, material, availability of additional functions - even on the store where the mobile is sold.

In our stores you can find children's toys from Baby Team, BabyOno, Bambi, Biba Toys and several dozen others. The choice of mobiles is simply huge, and it’s up to you to decide which one is right for your baby.

Both mom and dad can become home producers of wall-mounted toys. There is nothing more exciting than creating masterpieces from fabric or wood for your child.

Did you know? “Mobile” is translated from Latin as “mobile, move”

Toys in motion attract babies' attention much faster than toys that are stationary.

Fastening

Most modern toys for newborns attach directly to the crib. There are even cribs for sale with mobile phones already attached for babies. But some parents prefer to do it the old fashioned way and do everything themselves. For such cases, there are several ways to attach rotating toys yourself:

wooden stand;
a hook in the ceiling or wall.

Savvy parents will not stop at the proposed options, but will definitely come up with something of their own. The main thing when it comes to securing toys is reliability.

Important! From the age of 4 months, children can reach the device and try to pull it towards themselves. The fastening must be secure to avoid injury.

Mechanical or electrical

There are two ways to power the mobile drive: mechanical (by inserting a toy) and electrical (battery-powered).

The advantage, of course, is the electric drive, because such a mobile will spin for up to 30 minutes, in contrast to the five-minute rotation from mechanics.

Parents do not need to run to the crib every 5 minutes to get a toy, and an enthusiastic child will not be upset by the quick end of the “puppet show.”

However, the price will vary significantly depending on the duration of the work.

Availability of remote control

The remote control for any device plays an important role and will always be a plus. If you can start a cradle without going near the crib, while continuing to do your own thing, why not? Only the price for such a convenient addition will be correspondingly higher than the cost of a mobile without it.

Music

A musical carousel for a crib is a relatively new device, and you need to be extremely careful in this matter. Music is a very individual concept: everyone likes their own. Parents, when buying a mobile phone with music, should remember that they will have to listen to this melody with their baby, and not 2-3 times a day, but for hours, so the music should be calm, pleasant and unobtrusive.

But the presence of pleasant music will have a beneficial effect on the development and general psycho-emotional state of the baby.

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Rotation

Rotating toys in circles has a calming effect. The monotonous whirling of various figures will pacify the baby and make him sleepy. The benefits for the nervous system are obvious: both for children and for parents

It is important that the rotation occurs smoothly, without jerks or delays.

Which toys and accessories are best to buy for the crib, and which ones should be discarded?

Before we move on to considering the types of pendants, I would like to talk about which toys you can choose for your crib and which you should not take. Avoid buying a mobile phone if:

The toy has an unpleasant odor. Normal, high-quality and harmless toys should not smell bad. If there is a smell, it means that the composition may contain a certain amount of toxic polymers, which can cause an allergy in the child, and in rare cases, the death of the newborn;
The mount for mobiles and hanging carousels should be well attached to the crib. If, after attaching the carousel to the crib, it can be torn off by pulling on the hanging toys, then the child may be injured. You cannot take such a toy, even if it is very beautiful;
If in doubt, request accompanying documents for the goods. If they refuse you, find another store and pick up the mobile there;
It is not advisable to buy toys for a crib. If you do purchase it, you should definitely wash all the parts at home in boiled water and soap;
The carousel should not be too bright. Choose calm, pastel colors. Poisonous colors can make your child irritable and moody;
The melody of the toy must be correct; if there is disharmony in the sound, it will irritate not only you, but also the newborn. This can lead to the baby's whims in the crib;
Do not take a mobile with small or too large hanging elements; it is better to choose medium-sized ones. A newborn may try to swallow small elements, while large ones block the child’s eye’s view.

There are a large number of different toys for the crib, but I will focus on the most common types:

Battery-powered musical carousel.

This is a musical toy that attaches to a baby's crib. The main entertainment parts are located above the baby.

Please note that the distance from the child’s eyes to the carousel should be at least 30 cm. The advantage of this toy is that the suspended figures spin to a pleasant melody, and the carousel itself does not need to be started, just press the “Start” button;

Mechanical carousel.

Such pendants have a more pleasant melody, since it is not a recording - but a mechanic. The price of such a toy is cheaper, but the factory runs out quickly. Another disadvantage is that at first the melody will play quickly, but by the end of the wind-up it will slow down greatly. Therefore, mom will have to come to the crib more often and start the melody again;

Toys - pendants.

Such toys are also attached to an arch or hooked onto the sides of the crib. The toy can be squeaking, ringing, with a motor, or simply with a pleasant melody. They are also often made in the form of a dim night light;

Fairy lights.

Such pendants are hung not only on a newborn’s crib, but also on a stroller. They can be plastic, wood or fabric. Small balls are poured inside the toy.

Important! Before paying for your chosen purchase, you should put yourself in the place of a newborn, or better yet, put it down.

When choosing a carousel for your crib, lift it above your head and see how it looks from below. The carousel should not spin too quickly and be visually annoying.

After listening to music, ask yourself a simple question: can I fall asleep to such a melody?

What is a mobile?

Mobile (from the English “mobile” - movable, moving) is a structure that is a crosspiece on which small toys are suspended. Thanks to mechanical winding or batteries, pendant accessories move around the circumference like a carousel. That's why the mobile is also called a carousel.

Toys for children's mobiles come in different types: plush, rubber, plastic. Most often, manufacturers place on the suspension:

animal figurines;
cartoon or fairy-tale characters;
butterflies;
fruit;
various geometric figures;
asterisks.

When the music mobile is turned on, soft music plays. These can be the sounds of rain, sea, calm classical melodies, songs from animated films. Some models are additionally equipped with a projector and night light.

As noted above, mobiles are not a new invention, but an improved version of an ancient amulet toy. In ancient times, straw, textile or wooden figurines were hung above the crib, which protected against damage, the evil eye and the tricks of evil spirits.

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At what age to hang

Let's now find out when to hang the mobile on the crib. Pediatricians say that theoretically you can hang up your mobile immediately after the baby is born. However, you need to understand that a newborn’s vision is very weak, and children begin to clearly see colors and distinguish objects somewhere around the 20-30th day of life. Therefore, the carousel should be hung 1-1.5 months after birth. This period will be optimal.

Note! A mobile device loses its relevance for a child at the age of 6-7 months, but some children play with a carousel even at the age of 1-2 years.

Rotation mechanism

There are mechanical and electronic models. The first ones are equipped with a winding mechanism and have only one melody, reminiscent of the sound of a music box. Pendants are made of plastic or textile. Sometimes they are made removable.

The advantage of the mechanical option: there is no need to replace batteries or batteries.

Minuses:

The charge does not last long, maximum 5 minutes;
The melody gets boring quickly.

An electronic mobile is a universal and convenient option. The source of writing is a battery or battery. Thanks to this, the structure rotates from 5 to 30 minutes without stopping. The most “advanced” models are equipped with a player so that you can load your own version of the melody from a flash drive. Mobiles equipped with a night light-projector that creates an imitation of the starry sky or projects images of figures of animals, fish or plants look beautiful. It is possible to adjust the sound volume.

It is convenient when the device has a built-in crying sensor. As soon as the baby becomes capricious, the mobile automatically turns on and the toys begin to move.

Advantages of electronic models:

the mobile occupies the baby for 20-30 minutes;
the ability to adjust the movement of suspensions and switch melodies;
built-in projector, allowing the child to fall asleep faster.

Minuses:

high price;
need to recharge or replace batteries

Decorative mobiles

Such designs are not equipped with a special mechanism, but are a regular set of toys that are suspended on a regular rod. This option is ideal for creative people who are not going to settle on one model.

They are quite cheap, making them easy to replace. It should be borne in mind that most of these models are equipped with a bar without a height adjuster, so their service life is no more than six months. After this time, a replacement must be made.

For stroller

Pendant toy. Toys are usually made of plastic or fabric. The harness is hung on the top of the stroller. Lying in the stroller, the child can look at the colorful figures and reach out to the toy.

Rattle pendant. This is the same as a pendant toy. The difference is that the toys on the pendant ring.

Game arc. The toy is an arc on which various toys are attached.

Educational toys. Usually these are soft toys that hang on the stroller. They make different sounds and are pleasant to the touch.

What is the healthiest product for your eyes?

For children after one year, I would recommend introducing rich bone broths . Cook for 4-6 hours to release collagen from the pit. This is not possible with short cooking. Collagen is necessary to nourish the tendons and sclera of the eyeball.

Passion for vegetarianism leads to the fact that the sclera does not receive enough of the vital product for it, becomes soft and pliable, and quickly stretches - a predisposition to myopia arises. If the mother is concerned about the concentration of the broth, then for small children it can be boiled with more water. By the way, children whose menu includes rich broths grow better and do not have problems with the spine and ligaments.

Mobile for a crib – is it necessary or not?

We have already said why you need a mobile for a crib.

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Now let’s look at the question: is it necessary at all, or can you do without it? When choosing the first things for your baby, you naturally want everything to be taken into account. To give the child all the best that can be. Nowadays people constantly talk about the development of a child from the cradle. In terms of development, a crib mobile is a very interesting thing. Therefore, if you have the desire and opportunity, then be sure to purchase it. It's really worth it.

However, a baby mobile for a crib is not an essential item. If desired, it can be replaced with simpler things. For example, the same garland of rattles or arcs for toys. As they say: cheap and cheerful. With them, the child’s visual and auditory perception will also develop perfectly. To develop tactile perception, there are now a great many books - rustling toys and other educational toys.

Therefore, if you do not have the desire and opportunity to buy a mobile for a crib, do not worry. An alternative can always be found. And special craftsmen can, in principle, build the simplest mobile on their own. There's a lot going on here.

What is a mobile phone for?

Before going into more detail about the functions of this device for a child, you need to understand what a mobile is. Crib mobiles are rotating carousels that are hung on a hook or mounted on a bracket to the sides of the cradle.

Such toys can be completely different: musical, illuminated, etc.

Similar devices have been known in our country since the times of Kievan Rus, when parents attached wooden toys over the cradle of their newborn. Usually they looked like birds that called for success and good luck to the child.

Currently, the mobile phone for a crib has been significantly modified; it has additional functions and effects.

A modern children's mobile is no longer just a beautiful addition to the interior of a room, but also a great toy that performs the following useful functions:

Development of visual concentration. Toys that are hung above the child’s cradle at a distance of 25-30 cm are a good visual trainer. Some models allow you to change hanging objects, so for newborn babies they use black and white toys, since the child still does not distinguish colors, and by three months they are replaced with contrasting objects in blue and red shades.
Distraction. Nowadays, musical mobiles for children's cribs are becoming more and more common. Such a toy frees up the mother’s hands, since the melody that this device produces makes it possible to put the child to sleep or calm him down when he is naughty.
Decoration of a children's room. For modern women, it is not enough for a toy to fulfill its immediate functions. Gaming accessories are now required to complement the interior of the room. Many manufacturers, taking into account the wishes of parents, try to make entire sets in the same style: furniture for babies, bedding sets, crib mobiles. In addition, pendants are made in the shape of cute animals, cars for boys and stars and beautiful fairies for girls.

Do you need a mobile for a newborn? There is no specific answer to this question, so the final decision always remains with the parents.

At the beginning of a child’s life, it is difficult to interest a child in anything other than the mother’s breast, warm mother’s hands and dry diapers. And only after the fourth week do babies begin to become interested in surrounding objects.

Do not forget that a child’s hearing organs are extremely sensitive. That's why you can't turn on toys at full volume.

An excessively “screaming” melody irritates children and instead of calm children, mothers end up with excited and capricious toddlers.

When should you start hanging toys on your baby’s crib?

The mobile can be used from about 2-3 weeks of age, but don't be upset if your young explorer doesn't show interest in it right away. Babies start tracking objects at about 1 month, but in any case this will be excellent training for the eyes. When hanging toys above your baby's crib, you should also remember that for proper vision formation, toys should be at a distance of about 40 cm from the face, not closer, so be sure to take this factor into account. To summarize, we can say that a crib mobile for newborns is more of a useful purchase than a waste of money, but before you buy one of these toys, we advise you to thoroughly study the chosen model.

Where to begin?

Since a newborn’s eyes are not yet fully developed, it’s worth starting with a simple hanging garland. The garland is attached to the sides of the children's bed, so it is stationary. The colors of individual toys should not differ radically from each other. It is best to give preference to calm colors so as not to strain your baby’s eyes.

Child psychologists recommend the following sequence of colors for toys on a garland: red, orange, blue, green. The size of the toys is no less important. It should not exceed 10 cm. The garland should not be hung over the eyes, but over the stomach. Another important point is that the distance from the belly to the toy should be at least 30 cm.

The next step will be a children's mobile. It is recommended to hang it on the crib when the child is 5-6 months old.

Types of mobiles for newborn babies

The market for children's mobiles is represented by a large number of varieties, so absolutely everyone can choose a toy for a child, relying on their taste and budget. Devices are divided into the following types:

Mechanical. This is the simplest type of mobile with a minimal set of functions. In order to activate the device, you need to wind the spring, after which music will sound and the carousel with colorful toys will begin to move. The average winding time is 3 minutes. This design is the cheapest in its segment.
Electric cars. These devices are equipped with electrical connections and remote control capabilities. They cost much more than the first type and their plant lasts for 10-20 minutes. Similar carousels have several melodies and movement modes.
Mobiles with a projector. They have a night light function, the ability to adjust the volume and duration of sound. In the photo below you can see what such a mobile looks like.

At what age are gadgets allowed?

There is no stable focus in nature: everything moves, changes. A bird flies, branches sway in the wind, a fish swims, a ball rolls. When the eye continually changes its focus, it receives a natural exchange of intraocular fluid. And if a child looks at the smartphone screen, then his eye freezes for a long time at one focal length and a disturbance in the amount of nutrition occurs.

In addition, it has been proven that the glow of the screen gives radiation load to the retina, and it is poorly protected. Therefore, I would advise excluding gadgets until your vision is fully mature, before school age .