When should I stop using black and white toys for baby?

[DoNotLoseHope]

Till what age is black and white toys and books good for a baby and when to stop using them?

This isn’t a fad. High contrast toys and pictures were recommended for newborns 20 years ago when I had mine.

OP it’s a perfectly sensible question. The answer seems obvious once you’ve had babies, but if course it’s not the first time.

As PPs have said, you just introduce more toys that are good for each developmental stage and gradually interest in the old ones fades. Some favourites often stick around, though.

OP, babies developed into very functional humans before there were toys. There is some truth in high contrast books being more visually striking perhaps, but why do we want this? Babies need food, care, love and attention which sadly cannot be replaced by anything you buy. Save your money and avoid the influence of those who make you feel you must have something or your baby is missing out. They can't be.

The same is true of baby groups. I loved them and went to loads. They were great for me and did my baby no harm but there is absolutely no difference between my 14 year old and my friend's who avoided anything involving coffee and a church hall until her daughter was pre school age. If you are happy, your baby will be. You don't need all this stuff. Stop trying to do it 'right' and enjoy it as best you can. The best thing you can do in terms of child development is to talk to your children and that is free.

With mine (much older now) I found when they were ready for something new they lost interest in toys they had and sought it out other stimulation.

Don't worry about dismissive responses. You're interested in your baby's development and trying to do the best possible thing. Your baby is very lucky to have you.

Wise words.

Colour perception develops in the first 4 or so months, OP. Making sure she has high contrast patterns around her is great, but she needs other colours too. Of course, assuming you aren't keeping her in a sterile white environment with just the high contrast cards, she's likely getting that anyway!