SOFT FLOOR MIRROR

Place mirror on floor. Encourage baby to focus on an image. Point to baby's reflection and describe what baby is seeing. Babies love to look at human faces. When baby gets more upper body stregth, place it on the floor for tummy time, to help baby work on hand coordination. Talk to baby about the toys and show her how they work, then let baby try. This will encourage the gross motor skill of lifting head and chest as well as the fine motor skills of reaching and grasping.


large safety mirror with a true reflection allows baby to focus. Babies have a strong preference for human faces, even at birth. 
textural ribbons offer touch exploration 
high contrast and rich, bold colors visually engage baby
black and white colors inspire visions