How To Choose a Crib Mobile
- December 5, 2007
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Produced by
Howcast Media
Directed by
Kevin Hall
Writer
Maura Rhodes
Voice-Over Artist
Marci Fine
Production Designer
Karin Olsen
Music
Edison Music Corp
Art Director
Dew Gueramian
Don’t get caught up in trying to find a mobile that matches your nursery. Babies don’t give a lick about decor. The right mobile is one that’s safe and entertaining.
You Will Need
- A selection of mobiles to choose from
- A baby to react to them
- A tape measurer
Step 1: Bright colors
Look for bold patterns and bright, contrasting colors. You may have heard that babies only like black and white
Step 2: Objects face downward
Make sure that the images or objects that hang from the mobile face downward, so your baby can see them.
Some mobiles revolve, play music, or perform other stunts. Be sure to check your baby’s reaction to these features before settling on a mobile. And always avoid flashing lights
Step 3: Avoid sharp & breakable
Inspect the dangling objects themselves. Avoid anything with sharp edges or small parts that could break off and make their way into your baby
Step 4: Inspect strings
Inspect the length of the strings the objects dangle from
Step 5: Check connection
Examine how the mobile connects to the crib. Make sure the connection is secure and stable, with sturdy clamps or heavy-duty Velcro. Ideally, you should be able to swing the mobile out away from the crib when it’s time for baby to sleep.
Once a baby can push up on her hands and knees, remove the mobile from her crib. She could reach it and pull it down.
Step 6: Attach to crib
Once you find a mobile that fits the bill, attach it to the crib and watch your baby
By 3 to 4 months, a baby should be able to track a moving object
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