What's inside
Why black and white?
Newborn vision is roughly 20/400. In the first months, babies see large, bold, high-contrast patterns best — and research going back to Fantz's looking-time studies (1961) shows they gaze longest at strong contrasts and simple face-like shapes. That focused looking is how young visual systems get their exercise.
These are physical cards for supervised awake time — not screen content. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends avoiding screens for children under 18–24 months, which is exactly why we made something you print.
How to use them
- Print on white paper or card stock (Letter or A4).
- Hold a card 8–12 inches (20–30 cm) from your baby's face during awake time, such as tummy time.
- Let them stare — swap cards when they look away.
- From around 2–3 months, move the card slowly side to side so your baby practices tracking.
- A few minutes at a time is plenty. Always supervised.
For sleep, we make sound
TwinkleHush also makes gentle lullaby and brown-noise long-plays designed to help babies settle — audio-first, with deliberately dark, still visuals. Visit the TwinkleHush YouTube channel.