Science behind our products
After birth, brain development continues rapidly, influenced by genetics and early sensory experiences like feeding, touching, and communication. Appropriate stimulation is key, as too much stress can harm development. Visual and motor activities positively impact emotional, cognitive, and visual growth. Newborns see best at 20-30 cm, initially perceiving high-contrast black and white images, and begin seeing red around 4-5 months. High-contrast visuals help develop the visual system and, when paired with speech, enhance bonding and communication. Importantly, high-contrast images do not overstimulate infants.
PEKiP: Learning and Letting Learn – Right from the Start
The PEKiP program supports parent-infant bonding, focusing on guided play, movement, and sensory experiences during the first year. Rooted in Dr. Koch’s research, it enhances motor, cognitive, and social development. Babies engage in exploration through touch, movement, and interaction, fostering early skills. Activities help strengthen muscles, refine coordination, and encourage curiosity. High-contrast visuals aid visual system maturation, promoting cognitive and emotional growth. Babies respond best to simple patterns, benefiting from exposure to shapes and contrasts. Paired with speech, these visuals support early communication, engagement, and bonding.
The Fascinating Development of Vision and Its Connection to Essential Skills
Vision development in babies is key, with rapid progress in the first year. It helps with motor skills, exploring, emotional connections, and cognitive growth. Early visual stimuli build crucial eye-brain pathways. Babies first learn eye control, then focusing and tracking objects. Black-and-white images and bright colors support this. Hand-eye coordination, depth perception, and focus skills develop as they reach for objects and crawl, boosting overall development for future success.
Basic knowledge of child development and great trust in babies: a recipe for quality development.
Newborns primarily need a sense of security, which is provided through physical contact and responding to their needs. While some babies seem to only need sleep and food, their brains are developing rapidly, with senses like sight, hearing, and touch evolving. Babies seek stimuli for growth, but the amount varies based on their temperament and pace of development. Caregivers should observe their signals carefully to provide the right balance of stimulation without overwhelming them.
What babies see?
Infant vision develops gradually in the first year. Newborns see best at 8-12 inches and prefer high-contrast images. By six weeks, they can focus, though their eyes may appear crossed. At three months, they track objects and recognize faces. Depth perception and hand-eye coordination improve by 4-6 months, allowing them to grasp objects. By six months, visual sharpness increases, and by 9-12 months, they understand spatial relationships and can track faster movements. By the end of the first year, most babies have developed vision that supports exploration and interaction with their world.