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When it comes to nursery accessories, most of what new moms buy are related to decorating the nursery or helping to organize it better. I am talking about things like diaper stackers, hampers, and window valances. There is one accessory that is strickly for your new baby and that is the musical mobile.
The main reason for a musical mobile is to visually stimulate your newborn. Recent research suggests that babies with many things to look at develop many neural connections in the brain and at a much higher rate. This type of activity is critical for proper brain development in newborns. Also, keep in mind that newborn babies focus best at a distance of about 12 inches or so. Hanging the mobile at this distance will give the baby maximum visual stimulation.
The thing about musical mobiles is that they usually have the cutest things hanging from then. The baby doesn’t really care what is hanging from them as long as they see the vivid colors in motion. Usually, most new moms will simply pick the mobile that matches the baby bedding set that they have chosen. Examples of some items that you will find hanging from mobiles include, teddy bears, sailboats, birds, flowers, sheep, hearts, etc…
So remember….don’t forget the mobile!