Color plays a big role in the development of babies. In this blog we explain why color is essential in the immediate environment of newborns and young babies, as well as some tips for introducing color from an early age ... to stimulate their visual development as early as possible!

Color is the way to go!

Color is primarily a stimulus for visual development.

However, newborn babies still have limited visual ability, but are already naturally attracted to contrasting colors such as black, white and contrasting patterns. Hence, every 3-in-1 mobile from Yumi Yay includes contrasting elements! These attract newborns' attention and help develop their visual perception.

But color also has a positive effect on cognitive development! After all, colors stimulate different parts of the brain, and help babies make connections between visual stimulation and cognitive processing. So vibrant, primary colors like red, yellow, blue and green - the colors of our Yumi Yay friends - not only invite sensory exploration but also ‘boost’ cognitive growth at the same time!

How do I introduce color (to babies)?

Introduce your newborn baby to high-contrast patterns and black and white images (such as the contrast elements of the Yumi Yay mobile). This is going to capture his or her attention and stimulate vision development!

As your baby gets older, introduce colorful toys. Choose toys with contrasting colors to excite him or her, such as the wooden animals and the rattle of our 3-in-1 mobile. These wooden toys are very easy to remove from the mobile, and they are 100% safe in children's hands and mouths. Did you know that ... the colorful, silicone covers of our nightlights are also completely baby-proof and can be taken into the bath?

Choose age-appropriate books with vibrant colors, such as our Yumi Yay read-aloud books. This not only helps babies with their language development, but also introduces them to different colors and shapes!

Any other helpful tips?

• Change toys frequently, so there is a variety of new colors, textures and shapes. This provides visual stimulation and prevents boredom!

• Take your baby outside to introduce them to nature's vast color palette. Let them observe flowers, trees and other elements of their environment, which can only broaden their perception of color!

• Organize ‘playdates’ with other babies, to allow (even more) color stimulation. Different toys - from those at home - in different colors as well as interaction with other children can only enhance babies' sensory experiences!

• Do colorful activities with your baby! For example, mess around with finger paints, or play with colored blocks. Again, this is visual stimulation, and at the same time, it further strengthens your bond ... Win-win!

In short, providing a visually stimulating environment for newborns and young babies is very important for their overall development. Incorporating color from birth will stimulate babies' senses and can only benefit their cognitive growth. So ... say YAY to color!