Parenting Picks: Patterns
Tiny Flowers
I wore it during my stay with C in NICU. It was nice to wear something from a friend, while I nursed and cuddled C amongst the monitors and hospital staff.
But C also showed me what an alert and interested baby she was as she studied the tiny flower patterns.
Paul Frank: Bold Pattern
Working with families to design nurseries has definitely introduced me to how much babies appreciate patterns.
The bolder the better.
In fact, black and white is best, due to the stark contrast.
Newbies eyes are working hard to develop and focus.
C prefers her Paul Frank onesie to all her other clothes (above) and studies the stripes intently.
Newbies eyes are working hard to develop and focus.
C prefers her Paul Frank onesie to all her other clothes (above) and studies the stripes intently.
Wee Gallery
The family owned and operated 'Wee Gallery' has cashed in (rightfully so!) on babies preference to bold black and white images. They design "smart art" to attract babies attention. www.weegallery.com
We purchased their beautiful accordion cloth book for O and it's currently being enjoyed by C!
C enjoying a book!
EXPAND ON BOLD FOR BABIES
DIY Baby Art. Paint or colour your own baby book. If you are not fond of drawing, find images from the internet, or give your older children black paint and white paper (or vice versa) and they'll help you complete a piece for baby.
Felt Tags. We made these with velcro tie's to attatch to the baby carrier. There are several woodlands animals to circulate over the week. Match your nursery decor with two high contrast colours.
Around the House. Take a tour around your home. I had an old black & white apron, extra large playing dice and black & white dishes C also appreciated!
Around the House. Take a tour around your home. I had an old black & white apron, extra large playing dice and black & white dishes C also appreciated!