In collaboration with local eye doctor and mama Sarah Hutchens of The Vision Development Centre we have curated the perfect mix of toys to aid in healthy eye development.
Dr. Hutchens tells us “Babies are unable to distinguish colors until they are ~3-4 months old! This is why I highly recommend black and white targets in the early days. Then we want to move to brightly colored toys, small lights and targets. While pastels are oh so pretty, more vibrant primary colors will be much easier for baby to see!
Babies also love to look at faces; set them up in front of this mirror and let them gaze away at their beautiful self! Mirrors are also a great way for babe to practice visual tracking.
In the first few months, babies can actually only see about 8-12" away from their face - perfect to see mom or dad holding them.
One final tip: the Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends the first eye exam between the ages of 6-9 months!”
The Healthy Vision Bundle includes 3 high contrast toys!
The high contrast mirror great for tummy time, allowing baby to watch themselves in the reflection.
High contrast flash cards that can be attached to the mirror or on a stroller or car seat.
Finally, The Pop & Glow Starfish Toy. This engaging toy features 5 bubble poppers to build baby’s fine motor skills, and a strong suction cup base to stick and spin the starfish on smooth surfaces. Baby will love to learn colors and numbers 1 through 5 on each of the bubble poppers and light up the starfish’s face with a gentle spin. Perfect for sensory engagement, hand eye coordination, cause and effect learning, and fine motor skill development at home or on the go.
Finally, The Pop & Glow Starfish Toy. This engaging toy features 5 bubble poppers to build baby’s fine motor skills, and a strong suction cup base to stick and spin the starfish on smooth surfaces. Baby will love to learn colors and numbers 1 through 5 on each of the bubble poppers and light up the starfish’s face with a gentle spin. Perfect for sensory engagement, hand eye coordination, cause and effect learning, and fine motor skill development at home or on the go.
Available for pickup and delivery mid August.