For an 8-month-old infant, crib mobiles and nesting toys are:

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Sometimes
• D. Never

Answer: (A)

At eight months, infants are ready to explore with eyes and hands, and developmentally appropriate toys can support that exploration. Crib mobiles and nesting toys provide safe ways to practice visual tracking, grabbing, and problem-solving skills during supervised play. A mobile can capture attention and encourage smooth tracking of moving objects, while nesting toys help with hand–eye coordination and understanding size and order as the baby stacks or fits shapes together. The key is safety: use mobiles only under direct supervision and remove anything with cords or strings that could pose a strangulation risk; never leave the baby in the crib with the mobile during sleep. Nesting toys should be large enough to avoid choking and used on a safe surface, not in the sleeping area. When used safely, these toys support development for an eight-month-old, which is why this choice is considered correct. Options suggesting never or inconsistent usage don’t fit because supervised, developmentally appropriate use is beneficial.