At birth, your baby sees only in black and white and shades of gray.

taken from: http://www.allaboutvision.com/parents/infants.htm

Click on the link above to find out more about how a baby’s sight develops.

Usborne publishing have developed a range of baby books that will help to stimulate their tiny minds.

Here’s two of my favourite box sets for babies:

babys-very-first-black-whiteBaby’s very first black and white gift tray – £19.99

  • A stylishly designed gift set of four books from the popular Baby’s Very First Black and White series: Animals, Going Out, Babies and Faces.
  • Each book features high-contrast black and white illustrations, specially designed for babies to focus on.
  • With thick board pages, these books are perfect for sharing or can be propped up for babies to look at.
  • An attractive and longlasting gift for a new baby that will help in their development.

 

 

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Baby’s very first black and white little library – £4.99

  • A delightful mini boxed set containing four titles from the popular Baby’s Very First Black & White series: Animals, Going Out, Babies and Faces.
  • Each book features high-contrast black and white illustrations specially designed for babies to focus on.
  • With thick board pages, the books are perfect for sharing or can be propped up for babies to see by themselves.
  • A lovely little library of first books which makes an ideal gift.

 

 

 

If you look on pages 9-11 of the catalogue you’ll find a range of books for babies; a collection of black & white books, touchy-feeling books, noisy books and so much more …

Usborne have definitely got it right when it comes to designing books for birth +

Get in touch if you’re interested in any of the baby books 🙂