A children's mobile is a real salvation for mothers whose child loves to sit on the arms. With its help, you can distract the baby for half an hour, and have time to do household chores.
What is a mobile
This is the first educational toy for a newborn. It can be used from the first days of life up to 6 months. The mobile is attached to the side of a crib or stroller and attracts the child's attention by rotating, ringing and playing different melodies.
Why do you need a mobile:
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It trains the baby's hearing aid and eye muscles, and develops the ability to focus on objects and distinguish colors.
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The baby calms down faster and falls asleep to the accompaniment of music.
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Learning toys from a 3-4 month old baby takes about 15-30 minutes. And while the baby learns the world, looking at his favorite animals, the mother has free time.
Children's mobile – which company to choose
Buy mobiles from those manufacturers who are responsible for the quality of their products. Children's toys must meet international quality standards and pass tests for flammability, heavy metal content, toxicity and durability.
The best companies that produce mobiles for children are:
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Tiny Love;
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Fisher Price;
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Chicco;
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Maman;
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Taf Toys.
What kind of mobiles are there
Decorative mobile
The simplest type of mobile. It does not have musical accompaniment, projector and other nice 'bonuses'. It is lightweight, and toys on it sway with the slightest movement of air. The mobile can be equipped with bells or bells. The toys are removable and easy to replace or swap.
Advantages
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Low price.
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You can make a decorative mobile yourself.
disadvantages
- Limited number of features. The mobile does not have a projector, backlight, MP3 player and other useful 'bonuses'.
Mechanical mobile
This toy starts up with a key and plays only one melody. It must be restarted every 2–3 minutes. The music released is reminiscent of the sound of a music box.
Toys are often made from textiles and plastic. Can be removable. Some models are additionally equipped with a mirror.
Advantages
- No need to change batteries or charge the battery.
disadvantages
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The plant is enough for a few minutes.
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The melody can quickly get bored.
Electronic mobile
This is one of the most versatile and comfortable mobiles around. It runs on batteries or a rechargeable battery, so it can rotate and play tunes for about 5-30 minutes without stopping.
Some models are equipped with an MP3 player, on which you can download your own music and use it instead of the manufacturer's tunes. They allow you to adjust the volume and mute the sound.
Sometimes a crying sound sensor is built into the mobile. When the baby starts crying, the sensor reacts and turns on the mobile.
Some models are equipped with a projector-night light, which creates a projection of the night sky on the walls or shows a crumbs of images of colored figures. In this case, you can turn on music.
Advantages
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An electric mobile can keep a child busy for 15-30 minutes.
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You can switch tunes and adjust the movement of toys.
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The built-in projector helps your baby fall asleep.
disadvantages
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You need to change the batteries or charge the battery.
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More expensive than decorative and mechanical mobiles.
What to look for when choosing
Mountings
Electric models are equipped with screw mounts that can withstand heavy loads. They are attached to the metal and wooden sides of the crib. There are Velcro fasteners for which the mobile is suspended from the handle of the car seat or clings to the stroller. Clips are often used – they are attached to the sides of a regular bed, playpen bed, as well as to a stroller and carrycot.
Toys
Choose models with removable toys. They can be easily removed, washed and, if necessary, replaced with new ones. In addition, the kid will be able to play with his favorite figures even while walking.
Musical accompaniment
Choose models where you can adjust the volume and mute the sound. Before buying, listen to all the tunes that the manufacturer offers. The sound should be clear, soothing, it should not annoy you and your child.
Remote control
Models with a remote control are more expensive, but they make mom's life much easier. The remote control allows you to set the desired volume at a distance, switch tunes, speed up or slow down the 'carousel' of toys
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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a purchase guide.
