The mobile for the crib is the first toy that a child has, it is a decorative element but at the same time it is a perfect tool to stimulate the senses of the baby. With this type of toy we help the little one to develop their visual and auditory senses. In addition, the colors and shapes that hang from the toy, visual acuity and color perception are stimulated.
It is also a great help for the little one to start work eye hand coordination, he will try to catch the colored dolls that attract his attention so much. Therefore, placing a mobile for the crib is a great idea for the development of the baby.
In the market you will find many options, with sound, with lights and with movement. Although it is very easy to make a mobile home, which will be much more original because of be unique and special for being something that you have created yourself for your baby. If you like to do crafts, do not miss these ideas, you will surely find inspiration to create the perfect toy for your child.
How a mobile for the DIY crib should be
Before starting with these DIYs, it is important to take into account certain details when creating the mobile for the crib. It is a toy that a baby will use, so must have some security features.
- The hanging elements must be light, so that the baby can touch them without hurting himself. They must also have rounded shapes, without dangerous corners that can damage your skin.
- Make sure bottom be sexy, think that the baby will see the mobile from below. It is useless if the dolls are beautiful from the front or from the side, the little one will not see it.
- Do not leave any hole where the baby can put his hand or a finger, it could get caught. You should not hang rings, or small items like colored beads, they could detach and fall into the crib.
How to make a DIY crib mobile
Surely at home you have many materials that can be used for this craft, but everything you may need, you will find it in haberdashery, bazaars and even online stores. The elements that adorn the mobile can be as original as you want, but the most suitable for a baby are soft figures. Before hanging it on the crib, make sure everything is securely attached.
Different styles
As you can see in the image, you can make a mobile for the crib with any element, even with tree branches that you find in your area. Of course, whenever you use street elements you should make sure you clean and disinfect them deeply. Then apply a coat of paint to adapt it to the nursery. You can hang some simple colored balls from a fabric such as felt. Or create some pretty pom poms with cotton fabrics.
If you are good work the yarn, either on two needles or crochet, you can make some nice animals like the ones you see in the image. They are very simple to make and you can have them in a few minutes. If you have a good hand with needles, surely you will come up with other ideas to personalize this special toy.
With frames and colored felt, you can create a very simple mobile in a few minutes. Cut out the way you like the most, make sure there are no loose pieces of thread. Cut out the shapes in one pieceThis will ensure that small pieces cannot be detached and fall into the crib. Anything that can be left on the baby's hand could be dangerous. You don't need to include many things, a simple geometric shape will suffice.
Finally you have this nice idea also made with felt and small scraps of fabric. In this case elephants have been made, but you can do other types of animals like turtles, so they are easier for children to reach. To make the elephant eyes, do not use plastic pieces, sew a few stitches with black thread and it will be great.