Black & White Cards
Use high-contrast images to capture your newborn's developing vision.
In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 2 of your baby's personalized plan.
How to play
1
Hold a black-and-white card 8–10 inches from your baby's face.
2
Keep it still and let them focus for a few seconds.
3
Try different patterns, bold stripes and simple faces work best.
What you need
• Black and white contrast cards
Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.
Why it works
Stimulates the visual cortex during a time when babies can only see high-contrast images at close range.
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