Modern Mobiles

Mobiles add a playful and stimulating element to the nursery, but hanging stuffed animals? Not really your aesthetic. Check out our 8 faves -- hang them with fishing line from the ceiling so you won't have to retire them when baby learns to pull up. Once they've done their duty in your kid's room, some of these are sleek enough to string up in the living room until the next kid comes along.

In Black and White

Turn your child's mobile into a hanging photo gallery. Choose from five different black-and-white doodles or clip on your own family snapshots. Perfect for newborns who see contrast best, the cards can also be hung vertically or facedown.

Kikkerland Photo Mobile is available at spunkysprout.com and retails for $18 or $33 with cards.