When your child is between 0 and 3 months old, they look and listen a lot. You may notice that their eyes follow things that move or make funny sounds. At that age, their vision is blurred, so they usually focus on things that are between 20 and 40 cm from their face. See all mirrors from Done by Deer here.
However, you should be aware that very young children can easily become overstimulated. A toy that is really good at stimulating your child just enough is the mirror.
Many children are fascinated by faces. You may have noticed that young children look incredibly much at people both at home and in public. However, your child cannot always have a pretty face to look at. Or rather, the mirror makes that possible.
Here, your child has the opportunity to discover their own face. Your child will also be able to see their own movements, which provides great entertainment too. The mirror also helps your child practise their neck muscles when they lift their head slightly to see themselves in the mirror.
As mentioned before, very young children can easily become overstimulated. For some children, it can be too much to have a mirror with contrasts and strong colours on the frame. With a Done By Deer mirror, you get a mirror wrapped in lovely, muted colours. You can get a Done By Deer mirror in blue, pink or grey.
The mirrors have ears and small coloured flaps that add colour without being too overwhelming. You can also get a mirror shaped like an elephant, which adds a sweet detail to the children's room. The mirrors are also made from different fabrics, so your child can feel different surfaces once their motor skills have developed a little.
As mentioned before, children at that age enjoy movement and faces. With a Done By Deer mirror, it is easy to take the mirror with you, so you have it with you if your child needs a little entertainment. The mirrors have feet, so they can stand on their own. This makes it easy to place them in the cot, on the play mat or on the changing table.
If the mirror gets a little dirty, it is easy to wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
