Contrast books for babies - from when is it worth introducing them?

Want to take care of your baby's proper development? Wondering what can make this task easier for you? Find out what contrast books are and why you should use them almost from the first days of your baby.

Child development and contrast books

The first days of a person's life have a huge impact on how they function in later stages. In a child it is important to develop speech, gait, but also all the senses. Through them he can acquire other, more or less important, skills. Today there are many toys and accessories designed to support the child in undertaking various activities. Such items include contrast books, the main purpose of which is to help develop visual stimuli.

Contrast books - what exactly are they?

Contrast books are quite unusual publications for the youngest. They are usually created from various colorful pictures, sometimes also captions. The colors used by the illustrators of contrast books are, as the name suggests, quite intense, strong and different from each other. For the youngest owners, that is, at the very beginning of their adventure with contrast books, it is good to use black and white books. Later, publications with additional colors can be introduced. In this way, you can keep the child's stimuli growing evenly. This is because as the toddler grows, so does his ability to recognize more shapes and colors. A great option for getting started is Lullalove: Mr. B's Book Contrast Book, which is designed to match the motor abilities and developmental needs of infants.

The material used to create the publications is durable, so it won't deteriorate quickly. This is extremely important because of the unique audience. Contrast books are most often made of thick cardboard or soft material, making them resistant to accidental biting, damage and bending by children.

Why are contrast books used? .

The most important purpose for which high contrast in pictures is introduced is the desire to develop the child's sense of sight, as well as imagination. The use of colorful illustrations is intended to attract the toddler's eye, arousing curiosity and encouraging "training." In addition, contrast books are used to:

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• activation of toddler's eye movements,
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• development of the other senses,
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• stimulating curiosity about the world,
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• teaching the ability to focus the eyes,
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Contrast books - when to start?

Investing in a child's development, especially in the first months and years of life, is extremely important. However, not everyone realizes this. Providing space for a toddler to acquire and expand his basic, but also advanced skills, is a good step to facilitate his later functioning in the world. Contrast books are created with just such an idea in mind. The main message of the manufacturers is to assist them in their quest to acquire new abilities. Because of this, these items can be entrusted to toddlers as young as a few months old. When deciding to buy a product, it is worth considering the information on the cover or on the back of the publication. You can encounter such labels as:

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• contrast books for babies,
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• contrast books for newborn,
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• contrast books for toddler,
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• contrast books 0+.
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The age indicated by the manufacturer indicates for which children the content of the contrast book is adapted. Elements differ, among other things, in colors and their number, as well as in the complexity and sophistication of the images.

What contrast books to choose for your baby?

Contrast books, due to the fact that they provide an ideal opportunity for learning, but also for the development of the relationship between child and parent, are an ideal gift idea. Before buying, however, it is worth checking which publications will work best for a given toddler. For the offer on the market is very rich.

It is worth mentioning that contrast cards can be found in stores and bookstores. These perform a very similar function to booklets. The contrast pictures included in both variants have exactly the same purpose. The difference, however, is in their format. The contrast cards are available individually. Each item in the pack can be treated separately or holistically. The contrast cards can not only be held in the form of a story, but can also be spread out on the table or floor to make play more attractive to the child. Contrast books, on the other hand, come as a whole and are primarily for browsing. When making a final decision, it is worth considering the individual characteristics and preferences of the future owner.

Contrast books vs. development of motor skills

Many people considering purchasing contrast books for their child wonder whether these publications allow the development of a child's motor skills. Because contrast pictures are not only very colorful, but sometimes also convex or specific to the touch, they can allow the development of senses other than sight. Additionally, there are several ways that with the help of pictures, it is possible to encourage the child to move. Contrast books, for example, can be placed in front of a baby lying on his tummy, allowing him to lift his head. Contrast books 0+, i.e. those designed for slightly older kids, also develop manual skills. This is because, due to the need to turn the pages, eye-hand coordination is exercised. It is also worth mentioning that publications that do not have words and written text encourage the development of imagination. Thus, the youngest can create many interesting stories with one contrast book.

The Noski Noski store offers you access to exceptional publishers of contrast books for children of all ages. The offer includes such manufacturers as Natui, CzuCzu or Manhattan. Each story is characterized by unusual colors and excellent graphic design, which will encourage the youngest to experience many adventures using their imagination. The high quality of the elaborations makes the products develop the youngest's eyesight and enable progress in other areas of their lives, while being durable and safe for even the youngest owners.