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Myth busted: Babies love colors
It is a popular belief that babies need toys, children's furniture and equipment that are black and white for visual stimulation.
Research shows that infants reflexively prefer to look at high contrast edges and patterns. However, at an age as early as two months the ability to see contrast has developed to the point where a baby is capable of perceiving almost all of the subtle shadings of our world. Research states that “a normal visual environment without black and white toys is quite rich and stimulating to your baby” (Hamer 1990).
Offering your child toys, highchairs, beds or changing tables in exclusively black and white colors not only leaves you and your child with – literally – a less colorful life, but also makes little sense when it comes to supporting your child's development process.
Source:
Hamer, Russell D. 1990. “What can my baby see?” via ski.org
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