These graphics not only attract a baby's attention, but can actually help increase their cognitive development. Other research into the area of tactile stimulation has also shown that early experiences with soft and comfortable fabrics have followed children throughout their lives. Texture Quilt provides high contrast visual and tactile stimulation that is individually unique to each one. The wide variety of fabric textures, colors, shapes and patterns are designed specifically to enhance sensory stimulation during important phases of early growth and development from birth to 36 months. Give a newborn some close-up visual activity.
Strong contrast is more important in the first four months than providing bright colors alone.
Lois Barclay Murphy Ph.D. and Rachel Moon, M.D., write in their article, Babies and Their Senses, discuss the sense of security that babies and toddlers receive from being held and from holding familiar and dear objects. They also report on the influences of early tactile and visual stimulation on creativity, even into adulthood. Texture Quilt has proven to provide comfort, stimulation and security far beyond the initial developmental stages. For more information on children's growth and development see the informational sites and references listed below. National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families.