Handcrafted original Coomberry Hangable Cot Mobile.
I am a mobile for baby (and parents) to enjoy. First designed for a lovely customer now available to anyone looking for something unique and loves a world filled with sunshine, giraffes and love!
All our goods are handmade and packaged with love, variations may happen.
Sunshine Giraffe Baby Cot Mobile
Macrame rope & wax cord
Bamboo Embroidery ring
Felt and craft pom poms
Ring diameter: 30cm
Hanging length from hook: +/- 55 cm
Do not wash
Wipe with damn cloth
If you are not in love with your Coomberry, we offer an exchange or gift voucher. Please be aware all products are handmade & some variations occur (this is your Coomberry's own personality).
Contact us at info@coomberry.co.za to log a return
- Exchange - shipping of old item back to us at own cost, we will ship your new item free of charge
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- Fault - once images are approved, items will be exchanged free of charge within 7 days
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To give you an idea on how your Baby’s vision develops, go have a look at my little infographic on Instagram or see a summary below (note this is based on my research when I started developing mobiles, I’m not an expert or a doctor—if you have serious concerns about your baby’s eyesight, it’s always best to check with your healthcare professional).
New Born
• Easily overstimulated!
• Blurry shades of light and dark
2-4 Months
• Starts tracking objects!
• Colour vision is developing, starting with red
5-8 Months
• Starts recognizing familiar faces
• Clearer vision with even more colours and depth perception
• Good time to introduce more colourful mobiles!
9-12 Months
• Now we’re getting somewhere!
• Baby is on the go, tracking fast objects, and judging distances well
Vision reaches full development by 3-5 years
Check out our infographic on Instagram
While mobiles are undeniably cute and add charm to a nursery, they actually have a really important purpose! They help babies develop their eyesight and focusing skills.
Babies can only see blurry light and dark shapes, so a mobile with good contrast is ideal. I also recommend soft, subtle movement at first to avoid overstimulation.
It is also important to maintain the theme you have planned even if it is a soft neutral Nursery - but when designing our mobiles, like the Moonshine and Bobbly Bliss, I focussed on ensuring there’s a good contrast in colours (think dark browns, blacks, and creams) to support baby’s vision development, while maintaining the neutral and earthy colour schemes required by Mommy for the nursery. If you choose a neutral one at the beginning, as your baby grows, you can choose to switch to a more colourful mobiles with more detail to further help with eyesight development.
Another thing to think about is what to do with the mobile once your baby outgrows it—when they start grabbing it, you can move it above the changing table as a distraction or later hang it as décor in their toddler room. Yes, toddlers love mobiles too, and they’ll now be able to appreciate the cute details you carefully selected for them!
So, to summarize, when choosing a mobile:
- Look for contrast and/or colour.
- Make sure it matches your nursery theme (because it’s as much for mama as it is for baby).
- Go for soft, gentle movement to avoid overstimulation.
- Think about versatility—you can move it around as your baby grows.
Just a reminder, I’m not an expert or a doctor, so if you need specific advice, definitely consult a child development professional. Hope this was helpful and fun to read!
You can also check out our little infographic on Instagram
There are two main ways to hang it:
- Via a cot arm – These come in various colours, shapes, and sizes. Just make sure the arm fits your cot and attaches securely.
- From the ceiling – I personally prefer hanging mobiles from the ceiling because it gives me more control over the height as baby grows. I use a screw-in hook and rope, ensuring it’s super secure by attaching it to a ceiling support beam.
You’ll also need an “S” hook to attach the mobile itself to either the cot arm or ceiling.
Another great place to hang a mobile is above the changing table. You can either start with two mobiles (one for the cot, one for the changing table) or move the mobile from the cot once baby can reach it. Just be sure it’s secure and out of reach, and you would most likely ceiling-mount it here.
A few other things to consider:
- Height: When baby is small, aim for the mobile to be about 20-25cm from their face. As they grow, adjust the height so it stays out of reach.
- Position: You don’t need to hang the mobile directly above baby’s face or angle it to face them. At first, babies see abstract shapes, so it’s not about positioning it so they can see the detail of the mobile (this in the beginning stages is actually for you to enjoy)—it’s about gentle movement and contrast to help them develop focus. Hanging it slightly in front of their head allows them to notice the different contrasting elements as it spins.
Remember, I’m not an expert—just sharing my personal experience. If you have any concerns about hanging your mobile or baby’s safety, definitely check with a healthcare or childcare professional.
