5 high contrast toys for babies.
It's a trend in baby toys to have High Contrast, this is a design that is terrific for babies, and toddlers,. We think it is here to stay, and we thought we share with you why we love it.
When it comes to choosing toys for your little one, high contrast toys deserve a special spot on your shopping list. These toys, featuring bold colours like black, white, and bright hues, are not just visually striking, they also pack a punch when it comes to stimulating your baby’s development.
As you may know, newborns have limited vision, typically only seeing about 20 to 30 cm in front of them. High contrast toys help sharpen a babies' vision by providing strong contrast that are easier for them to see.
Imagine half closing your eyes, when you put a toy that is high contrast in front of you, you can see the images better than if you place a picture with soft colours or similar colours.
Or imagine those food packages with blue writing on blue background! How hard are they to read!? Now if it was black on white, that would be easier.
High contrast doesn't have to be black and white. It can also be bold contrasting colours.
This sensory book has dark colours on a light background.
High contrast patterns engage babies’ attention more effectively than softer hues. These toys can spark curiosity and promote exploration, encouraging babies to reach, grab, and interact.
This type of visual stimulation is crucial for brain development, as it helps form connections in the brain that contribute to cognitive growth. Meaning they are helping your babies brains to grow.
High contrast toys make a great baby gift.
Of course, high contrast toys are often part of sensory play, with many toys designed with this in mind, including additional sensory aspects to them. Toys additional sensory fun such as using different textures, shapes, and sounds.
When babies touch, shake, or chew on these toys, they engage multiple senses, fostering their understanding of the world around them.
This sensory play is vital for their overall development and can even aid in fine motor skills.
This learning cube has different sensory elements to help you baby to learn in different ways.
Playing with high contrast toys can also help babies learn to track objects with their eyes. Having high contrast images displayed around them will entertain them while they are also strengthening those eyes and working on their focus.
High contrast toys are not only visually stunning but also incredibly beneficial for your baby's development. So, the next time you’re shopping for baby gear, remember that those bold colours and patterns aren’t just fun, they’re fantastic for learning.
And not just for babies, high contrast toys can often be used well beyond the first months while your babies eyesight develops. Many of the high contrast toys will be used and loved by kids right through their toddler years.
Helle has playing with toys for over 12 years and plans to play for many more.
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- Helle.
