We are currently using this adorable mobile from Kushies’ Zolo line. The wild and crazy animals are cute as can be. I wasn’t sure how this would look in our daughter’s nursery (which has a rather modern pink and tan floral theme), but it works. It also fit nicely on our cradle early on. I like the simple ease of this mobile–nothing to wind, no music, no batteries to replace. The mirror on the underside is another big selling point–babies love it. The only problem I have is that the wooden wheel that attaches it to the crib came apart a bit. It is still safe and secure, but a little imperfect. You can purchase one for $59.99 at kushiesonline.com.

Here is an ultra-sweet and very feminine mobile that would make the perfect finishing touch to your little one’s nursery. I think it would match with a lot of different crib sets from many different manufacturers. The mobile plays “Hush Little Baby” while the adorable little cloth fairies circle your baby’s head. I absolutely love it. You can purchase one for $59.95 at potterybarnkids.com.

The Cotton Tale Sun Dots Musical Mobile by Cotton Tale Designs plays Brahms Lullaby. I like the covering over the mobile neck. It takes away that “metal” look and blends in with the soft to the touch mobile ornaments. The soft pastel colors and simple design are conducive to helping baby sleep.

This mobile is also available in a sailboat motif. You can view this item at babyearth.com, where it is currently on sale  for $35 (down from $50).

I know this Wimmer-Ferguson Infant Stim Mobile by Manhattan Toy looks a little odd and modern, but there is a reason to it all. Vivid color and bold black and white provides baby with simple to complex images to stimulate early visual activity and pre-reaching movement.

It is reported that an estimated 85% of learning is visual.  The importance of stimulating early visual activity goes beyond just beyond stimulating a child’s interest — it affects all the body systems.

Visit  geniusbabies.com to view this item, which is priced at $24.95.

If you are looking for a mobile that will entertain your little one while contributing a modern feel to your nursery and home, you might want to check out this great swallow mobile.  Designed by Christian Flensted, this mobile looks like it could fit into any room in your home.  It definitely does not look like most of the traditional infant mobiles that are on the market.

The mobile is made of cardboard and comes assembled and ready to hang.  It measures 20″ w x 14″ h.  You can purchase one for $28 at DesignPublic.com.

I am absolutely in love with this unique Flights of Fancy Mobile. It features four different colorful birds which revolve around an egg. All of the pieces are crafted by hand to be unique and of the highest quality. It certainly captures my attention with its bold and surprising design, and I think it would capture any little one’s attention too. It would make a great addition to any modern, eclectic nursery.

Since the product is hand made, it needs to be custom ordered, and takes several weeks for delivery. You will want to plan ahead if you wish to purchase this incredible product. The Flights of Fancy Mobile comes in other versions with additions including a nest and a peanut. You can buy one for $180 at Piccolinionline.com.

Made by the North American Bear Company, the Tweeters Mobile sweet little mobile features four birds in different colors that circle around a little bird house. The mobile plays “The Magic Flute.” The birds are very endearing and the bright colors would warm any nursery.

My younger daughter has a bird name, so she has always had every bird-themed item that I can find. I really wish that I had found the Tweeters Mobile when she was a baby. It just doesn’t seem quite right to buy it for the new baby.

You can purchase the Tweeters Mobile by the North American Bear Company for $49.50 at hunkydoryonline.com.

When my first two daughters were infants, I didn’t give much thought to mobiles. Each had a theme for her room and the mobile just automatically went along with it. This time, I’m thinking I would like things to be a bit more eclectic.

So, I’ve been looking at all kinds of products instead of limiting myself to one particular theme. Although I would never have thought I would like something circus-related, I love this mobile from Blabla, particularly for a boy’s room.

Each mobile is knit by hand and features endearing circus animals in brightly-colored yarns. It is 14″ in diameter. You can buy one for $120.99 at oompa.com.

The Tiny Love Symphony in Motion Zoo Mobile with remote Control is quite the contraption. My son adored his simple five piece mobile, enjoying the lovely song and turning of the plush animals. With four modes of movement, sliding beads, three songs, and several other options, I have to wonder if the Tiny Love mobile is a bit overwhelming. Mobiles are generally intended for soothing and quieting a child before sleep, though I admit they are used to entertain baby from time to time. There are wonderful features, like long running songs (15 minutes), developmental music from composers like Bach and Mozart, and a remote control, but nonetheless, this mobile wouldn’t be among my very top choices for musical soothers. Something simpler would suffice. Should it be your cup of tea, however, buy it at geniusbabies.com for $54.95.

In my opinion, anything portable is fantastic. If I can easily take it with me and it will keep my kid occupied while I’m out, I’m all for it! That’s why I love the adorable Clip and Go Musical Mobile. This mobile directly attaches to the stroller or car seat for easy portability and is specially designed to stimulate your child with different sounds and colors that helps them develop better motor skills. They offer 2 types of mobiles: 1 for 0-3 months and 1 for 3 months +. They both help develop the baby’s hearing and sight as well as teach them association. How can you go wrong with a toy that lets you go shopping without a cranky kid and teach them at the same time? I love it! You can get one at babyscholar.com for $25.00.