Baby Contrast Cards

Baby Contrast Cards are black and white bold images inserted on either a plain white platform or on an all-black platform. These images appear attractive and appealing to your baby’s eyes.  The use of bold black images, shapes and patterns encourages your baby to focus and concentrate. Baby contrast cards are a boost to enhance your baby’s eyesight and brain development.

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Why are Black and White Contrast Cards used for babies?

Black and white contrast cards were developed to stimulate the vision receptors needed to strengthen premature eyesight. Contrast cards will draw in your baby’s attention and leave them exploring the black and white images. This resource is a treat to enhance your baby’s eyesight, encourage memorization and promote brain development.

How long are Babies Colorblind? 

I’m sure you have gazed into your baby’s eyes waiting for constant eye contact. Your talking, singing and probably making faces to retrieve a smile. You may also wonder why their eyes change colors over time. However, babies will only see shades of black and white until age 4 to 5 months. Their first sudden stares are at bold and contrasting images. At 6 months of age, your baby’s vision will enhance from premature and gradually advance to mature. The world of color has finally caught their eye.

How to use Baby Contrast Cards?

• Always display cards at eye level.
• While holding your baby manually present the cards.
• Post the cards at eye level where your baby frequently rests and plays.
• Introduce the contrast cards during tummy time.
• Your changing station can be a great place to display the cards.
• Show cards during your baby’s bath time.
• Place cards on your back seat while your baby is rear faced in his/her car seat during vehicle rides.
• Formulate a routine or schedule to present the cards.

How to Create Baby Contrast Cards!!!

It’s simple! Do you remember when you were a child and you got a sheet of paper to cut out a snowflake? This example is even better. How about when you folded a piece of paper in half and cut out a circle or a heart. Yes! It’s that easy! You can use construction paper to cut out shapes, letters, numbers, animals and patterns. Your creativity has no limits!

Materials used to create Baby Contrast Cards

• Construction Paper
• Tape
• Glue
• Scissors
• Laminating Machine
• Laminating Sheets

Baby Contrast Cards are great child developmental resources for your baby.  Black and white cards stimulate and promote brain function. Your baby’s eyesight is encouraged to develop with black and white stimulations. Here is a full tutorial on how to create your baby’s first DIY contrast card.