How to properly hang a mobile phone on a crib

Many parents would probably like to play with their baby in such a way that it would bring him both joy and benefit. A mobile phone comes to the aid of moms and dads - an original toy that can keep a baby occupied for a short time and contribute to the development of its coordination and sensory organs. It’s just important to install the structure correctly on the crib so as not to harm the child.

How to properly hang a mobile phone on a crib

A mobile (translated from Latin as “movable”) is a pendant of small toys that can move thanks to a special mechanism and attract the baby’s attention. Manufacturers of children's goods offer a wide range of models to suit every taste and budget. Many of them have musical accompaniment and play beautiful soothing melodies; some examples can additionally serve as a night light and a projector. Regardless of the type, all structures have a similar structure and, as a rule, include the main elements:

• holder-bracket;
• fastening;
• music block;
• pendant with toys.

Using a bracket with a reliable lock, the musical carousel is attached to the side of the crib so that it is convenient for the child to watch it. The toy should be installed in the middle of the bed (it should not be above the baby’s head, but above the chest). Otherwise, the baby will have to strain a lot when focusing his gaze, which can negatively affect the formation of children's eye muscles. Before installing the product on the crib, it is important to consider the following factors:

1. After birth, the baby practically does not distinguish between surrounding objects, but after a month his visual perception improves significantly.
2. The height at which the toy is located from the baby’s eyes is of great importance. The distance recommended by ophthalmologists is at least half a meter.

IMPORTANT! Positioning the mobile too low can lead to strabismus in the child.

Parents should remember that older children will be able to reach the toys and knock the structure over themselves. Raise the carousel or remove moving parts so that the child cannot get hurt.

Why do you need a mobile for your crib?

Every parent wants to give their child the best; many already from the cradle try to actively develop their children. A mobile phone can significantly help in this difficult matter.

REFERENCE! Instead of a mobile, you can use a simple garland of rattles, but it does not have all the functionality of the device.

A children's mobile is not an essential purchase, but it is worth purchasing if possible. The toy is capable of performing many tasks:

1. Effectively train a baby's senses - babies like to listen to calm melodies, follow moving toys and reach out to them, trying to catch them. Thus, in addition to hearing and vision, motor skills are developed during the game.Parents can also let their child try pendants made from different textures, stimulating different tactile sensations.
2. Entertain - at least the mother will be able to quickly drink a cup of tea while the baby is busy with an interesting game.
3. Lull you to sleep with a lullaby, act as a night light or a projector - many modern models are equipped with additional functions, which allows you to use them for a long time.
4. Be a beautiful decorative element - some original hand-made pendants resemble real works of art and serve as a wonderful decoration for the interior of a child’s room.

A music mobile is a multifunctional device, but in everything, of course, you need to observe moderation. It is recommended for the youngest to turn on the toy for no more than 5 minutes, otherwise the music and movement will not calm the baby, but rather tire and excite the baby. Over time, the duration of the game should be determined individually, depending on the child’s age, characteristics of his character and condition at a particular moment. So, a well-fed and satisfied baby will be able to watch the pendant with interest for some time and listen to pleasant melodies, but no songs will be able to calm a hungry or wet little person.

At what age should you hang up your mobile phone?

Pediatricians approve the use of mobile phones from the very birth of babies, if all the necessary recommendations are followed. But since before the first month of life, babies still have difficulty distinguishing the objects around them, it is advisable to place the toy on the crib a month to a month and a half after birth. It is worth recalling that thanks to additional functions such as a night light and a projector, modern models do not lose their relevance for a long time.

For a baby in the first year of life, what is most needed is emotional communication with loved ones, especially with the mother. No toys can replace the main thing for him; a mobile phone can only become a useful assistant.