Montessori Mobiles

Why Use Montessori Mobiles for Infants?

In the earliest months, babies’ vision and focus are still developing. According to Montessori-inspired guidance, mobiles are one of the first materials offered to infants because they help develop visual tracking, concentration, and the ability to focus their gaze.
Unlike overly bright or noisy toys, well-designed Montessori mobiles offer gentle movement and clear, high-contrast forms — allowing babies to engage quietly, practice visual coordination, and build focus at their own pace.
How to Choose and Use One:
Appropriate height: Hang the mobile so that its lowest element is within the baby’s line of sight when they lie on their back.
Introduce in sequence: The Montessori approach uses a progression of mobiles that change with the baby’s visual maturity. Allow for calm observation: These mobiles invite quiet focus — keep the environment relaxed, avoid distraction, and let the baby gaze at their pace.

Browse our collection and find elevated mobiles that support your baby’s early moments of wonder, focus and discovery.

Montessori Mobiles have been used in Montessori Infant Communities since 1949. They are the first Montessori materials introduced to a child.

As an infant's vision develops from birth, each mobile targets a different stage in visual development. Each mobile is visually appealing but not overstimulating or overwhelming.

As the infant observes the mobile in a supine position (lying horizontally, face up), they help to promote: