Munari inspired baby mobile

Digital download with six printable templates to craft your own black and white Munari inspired mobile for babies (newborn - 4 months) using an origami paper folding method. 

What is a Munari Mobile?

The Munari mobile is a Montessori tool used for babies aged 0-4 months, during which phase of a baby’s development their eyes are learning to focus. Because of its simplicity and high contrast, the Munari mobile is visually stimulating to babies. Their eyes at this stage are able to track the movement of its shapes and doing this strengthens their eye muscles. 

Note that the Munari mobile is a learning tool rather than a sleeping aid, so instead of positioning the mobile above a crib, it is meant to be placed above the space where the baby spends time when awake and alert. If using only printed paper (as opposed to 3D shapes), avoid positioning the mobile directly above the baby’s eyes as they won’t be able to see the shapes.

You can read more about the history and the use of these mobiles on my website: https://www.creations-distractions.com/post/munari-mobile-a-montessori-mobile-for-babies

About this Munari Mobile download

This download contains six designs measuring 18cm x 18cm, which makes a 3D shape measuring approximately 10cm tall x 8cm wide for each design.

Along with the designs, you will receive video instructions on how to assemble the printed paper into 3D shapes, and then into the finished mobile.

What you need

- A printer

- Printer paper (120gsm is ideal)

- Glue

- String

- Dowels (alternatively paper drinking straws, or you can roll up a piece of A4 paper)

- Sticky tape

Safety precautions

As babies may try to reach for the mobile, it is best to position it well out of their reach. All items must be attached to one another very securely and any string used must measure no more than 20cm.