How to distract and entertain your baby: we hang the mobile on the crib for newborns

When a small owner or a tiny hostess is ready to settle in the nursery, the parents think about what the baby will have to do in his crib. A small person will have to spend a lot of time in it. This issue has already been resolved, and the editors of homemaster.techinfus.com/en/ suggest choosing a mobile for a crib for newborns to brighten up the days and nights for your baby.

Differences between mobiles for a crib for newborns

Since the child cannot grab a toy yet, and an adult is not every minute near the baby lying in the crib, it makes sense to hang a funny carousel over the child's head.

Musical accompaniment distracts children, relaxes and often tune in to sleep

Manufacturers have made sure that parents can choose a model to their liking: some prefer a mechanical carousel, while others prefer an electronic mobile. The financial side of the issue plays an important role.

Mechanical mobiles

The mechanical model is a simple mechanism that resembles a music box in principle. In such mobiles, a spring is also wound up, which, spinning inside, makes the carousel rotate in a circle.

The cost of mechanical models is noticeably lower, the weight is less, but the melody is played no more than 2-3 minutes

Electric mobiles

The modern device has a rather high price tag. The cost of the product includes such advantages as a longer rotation cycle (up to 20 minutes), the ability to control the carousel remotely using the control panel, and the choice of musical compositions.

The advantage of long sounding and spinning is obvious, and it is very convenient to control the toy from a distance. Sometimes it is better not to appear in front of the baby, but to let him fall asleep on his own

The musical range can include both classical pieces and sounds of nature, children's songs, the best lullabies. It is often possible to change the recordings at the choice of the parents or the preferences of the child.

Electronic models may have additional functions

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A tip for parents: how to choose a mobile for a crib for newborns

It is not difficult to get lost in the world of carousel in a crib, there are really a lot of them! To navigate among such a variety of models, you need to know how they differ from each other, what parameters should be considered when buying.

What the mobile is made of

Perhaps most important is what the toys themselves are made of. If a newborn can only admire them, then an older baby will reach for them and explore in every possible way.

Plastic or soft toys

Stuffed toys are safe from a safety standpoint, but they need to be washed frequently. Textiles are pleasant to the touch. Several types of fabric are used in toys at once, which helps to develop tactile sensations.

Allergy in a baby makes them prefer plastic toys

Toys must be removable, so that washing them will be easy and not burdensome. It is good if it is possible to replace the annoying toys with new ones.

The color of the carousel is also important: no poisonous and overly bright colors, this does not contribute to a lullaby mood.

Is there music and light

When buying, you should carefully listen to all the melodies: do they sound annoying, frightening, harsh? For children, it is best to choose a musical accompaniment based on classical music or sounds of nature.

The melody should relax, and not make you want to turn it off immediately

A volume control is welcome, but simpler models may not have one.

Mobiles are sometimes equipped with a projector through which an image, like the starry sky, is projected onto the ceiling. This is an additional purchase bonus that will be appreciated by both parents and baby.

What else is there and is there really a need for additional functions

The purchase should be useful and enjoyable, otherwise why waste money? What a good children's mobile can consist of:

Functionality makes the mobile not just a suspension, but a real lifesaver for tired moms and dads

Leading manufacturers of high-quality baby crib mobiles: taking care of children

Brands that have won worldwide fame are always preferable, as their reputation is based on proven quality and many positive customer reviews. Parents are the most discerning customers, therefore, it is worth listening to their opinion: the Israeli brand Tiny Love is considered the best manufacturer in this area. Next on the list are Fischer Price, Tomy, Taf Toys, Chicco. In addition to these names, there are others that are just gaining their popularity.

The best models of mobiles for a crib for newborns, according to the editorial board: criteria for quality and convenience

We offer 5 popular mobile models that win in terms of functionality, number of positive reviews, and cost.

Happy baby magic batterflies

This is an electronic model resembling a butterfly moving in a circle. There are two bright pendants hanging on the butterfly. The mobile is turned on, it rotates, and the butterfly, as if it flies and flaps its wings, to the accompaniment of beautiful music.

The model is equipped with a projector with stars, so the baby will have personal constellations shining over his head

Three soothing melodies are included in the memory to help the baby fall asleep quickly. For a very affordable price, this is a very good choice.

Tiny Love Boom Box, Princess

This is one of the most functional models made in Israel. The price of the product is noticeably higher compared to others, which is explained by its convenience.

The night light has an unobtrusive diffused light, the player has two speakers and a volume control

There is even a boom-box panel: the carousel will delight you with 18 melodies of different genres. The product is equipped with a convenient carrying handle. This is an undeniable advantage. When the mobile is no longer needed, you can continue to use the boom box panel.

The child will admire flowers, a raccoon, a fawn and a fox, and toys on the basis rotate rhythmically to the playing music.

The structure weighs about 1.5 kg, therefore, it must be securely fastened to a sturdy bed.

Giraffes "Magic Glade"

A great option for a newborn who will observe five bright toys. The toys can be taken off and the child can play.

The timer will adjust the spinning time and the sound of the music composition

The music collection includes 18 pieces, so the same melody will not make the child bored. The volume can also be adjusted in three modes.

The product weighs 1.3 kg. It is made of quality materials.

Huile Toys "Happy Island"

Made in China, it is one of the most popular mid-priced mobiles. The love of users is explained by the presence in the model of a night light, a music unit and three removable toys-rattles.

There are seven soothing colors in the nightlight

The model is equipped with a timer that will turn off the lights, music and rotation by itself, so you can fall asleep yourself and not get up to turn off the carousel.

Rattles sound differently, than arouse more interest in the baby. Parents will appreciate that the modes of operation can be combined, such as music, spin and music, light and spin, or just light and music.

The young listener is entertained by 13 tunes, sounds of nature and lullabies.

Infantin 3 in 1

The practical model, made in the USA-China, also makes the lists of the best mobiles for newborns. A mode of going to bed and after waking up is provided. Sleep mode includes a smooth rotation of the carousel, soft lights and the sound of soft music, which will die out after 10 minutes. After that, only the night light starts working.

Comfortable and beautiful model

In the second mode, the night light turns on first, and after 3 minutes music will play. At the 11th minute, toys begin to rotate.

Figures of stars, a teddy bear and an owl are used as pendants. The volume of 10 melodies is regulated by 5 modes. As soon as the mobile is no longer relevant, the night light and the projector are disconnected and used at their discretion.

Video: how to choose a mobile in a crib

Secure attachment of the mobile to the newborn crib

It's nice to make a purchase, but how can you use it? The carousel must be properly suspended so that the child can learn to focus on it.

In the first month of life, the eyes are poorly focused and, although children can distinguish objects hanging at a distance of 25-30 cm from the eyes, it is practically pointless to do this. But already in the second month, the child will have an interest in what is hanging in front of his eyes

To make it comfortable for the baby, the mobile is hung just above the chest, then the baby can try to reach the toys with the handles

The holder will help you hang the mobile on the crib. It looks like a structure made of plastic or wood. Conventionally, this is a strong clip on the bed, on which an arc on a stick and a cross on a string are located.

The holder must firmly hold the entire structure, making it safe, because the child will pull on the toys with all his childish strength. If the bracket does not spring well, then it will break.

The bracket can be secured with a plastic or metal clip anywhere on the crib, usually on the side of the grate.

How to make a mobile for a crib for newborns with your own hands: ideas for the embodiment of a children's carousel

If there is no great desire to purchase an expensive electronic mobile, you can do it yourself. There are a lot of ideas for creating homemade carousels for a crib, the main thing is that the product must be safe for the baby's life.

The most difficult option for making a mobile with a thin plywood frame. For work, you will need a jigsaw, a screwdriver with self-tapping screws, two coils of wire for rotation. If there are no skills in carpentry, then it is better to choose a more affordable option

If there is a frame and holder from the old mobile, you can hang a new set of toys on it

Even the frame on which the toys will hang can be made beautiful by simply crocheting it

Using the embroidery hoop, you can try any of the patterns to create a frame

This mobile is rather entertaining, for very tiny children, but they will get vivid and colorful impressions. For work, you need two sticks that can be glued together with Supermoment glue and pendants

For a 1-2 month old baby, you can hang a mobile made of colorful feathers. With their hands they still do not reach them yet, but they will be able to consider

A toy holder is made of a wooden cube and a metal hook. 4 holes are drilled in the cube, into which sticks are inserted. Toys are hung on sticks, and the hook is attached to the frame of the product

Whoever has a jigsaw and free time can cut all the elements out of thin plywood and fold a carousel out of them

Felt is a great material for children's hanging toys

Many removable toys can be made and changed once a week

Toys are hung on ribbons, laces or knitting threads. You should first check the strength of such a suspension yourself.

We wish you to choose the most convenient mobile that will help your baby learn more about the world of things, and at the same time, quickly and sweetly fall asleep.

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