Putting together learning and playing activities for babies seem to come relatively easy for a lot of parents. Most babies are very open and responsive and parents usually find playing with their babies a very pleasurable thing to do. Engaging in activities that stimulate your baby’s thinking process can benefit because it teaches you from experience of what your baby likes and dislikes. These types of activities also help babies in their overall mental development.

Your baby’s sense of sight is one area that nourishes and stimulates your baby while engaging in a learning and playing activity. Contrary to what we used to believe about babies not being able to see at birth, we realize now that they can actually see and start learning from tiny glimpses. They are able to immediately make a distinction between people and objects and understand body language. They are also capable of making out little by little about the world around them.

When designing your baby’s room or play area, keep in mind that your baby’s sense of sight is stirred toward colors that are bold and bright, and sharp in contrast. Decorate your baby’s surroundings with objects that are visually stimulating. One thing to keep in mind though, is that too many toys in the crib, playpen, or carriage can bring confusion to your baby. Limit the number of objects that you put in there to two at a time.

Toys and other items that are visually stimulating for babies are as follows:

1. Stuffs that move: Moving figures such as mobile toys. I also find that having an aquarium or even a small fish tank can be very entertaining for babies. Moving a bright object across your baby’s eyes can encourage good eye tracking coordination.

2. Mirrors: Most babies just love them, plain and simple. Mirrors provide them with different views and scenes. The safe mirrors to use are the metal ones that you can hang on the carriage or crib.

3. Picture books: Images of animals, toys, people, and children are very enjoyable to babies eyes, especially pictures that are big and bold and not a lot of detail.

4. People: Babies like to look at faces, especially funny faces. Show your baby family pictures describing who’s who to them. This will also get you into the habit of communicating with your baby.

This article is provided by smallfri.com.com and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice.