While adults can distinguish the differences between hundreds of different shades and colours a newborn baby can only distinguish between stark contrasts such as.
Newborn baby high contrast images.
Until about the fifth month babies use their eyes as the primary source for information about the world and how it works.
Decades of research show that time spent looking at high contrast images is important for a baby s cognitive development.
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Post some close to where your baby spends their.
They also prefer black and white high contrast images to color graphics.
Due to an underdeveloped retina keep objects and your face around 8 10 inches from the baby s face so the baby can focus in as best as possible.
These are great to keep bub s interest during tummy time too.
They measure 4 2 x 5 5 inches.
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This collection of 20 images is designed help newborns develop their vision.
Research has shown that the retina of a newborn baby isn t fully developed and that simple high contrast black and white images are a great way to help develop their eyesight.
Notice how they may stare at the black and white cards for minutes at a time.
Here s a free set of newborn infant visual stimuli.
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High contrast shapes and patterns provide the baby with something simple and engaging to focus on and in this focus or intense concentration they can allow their minds to rest.
You will receive 26 alphabet cards printed on card stock paper with rounded corners.
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How to use high contrast books and items for babies in the beginning.
If your baby can t get enough high contrast images download these your baby will continue to be fascinated with high contrast images until they re about 14 weeks old.
Newborns are only capable of focusing 8 to 10 inches from their face.
Today s freebie is a set of high contrast pattern cards for babies perfect for newborns and young babies to look at while their eyesight is developing.
High contrast shapes may appear odd or even a little boring to adults but they are designed to hold babies attention and the results from them is breathtaking.
High contrast black and white patterns are one of the few things that baby can actually see in the early days so decorating your baby s environment with these types of colors and patterns will encourage them to actually use and therefore grow their vision.