20 Unique Crib Mobiles That'll Catch Your (and Baby's) Eye

This pick by Lambs & Ivy gets our vote for the best baby mobile for a crib. A secure clamp allows the mobile to easily attach to full-size or portable cribs, while the long arm is covered with fabric that coordinates with the soft and fuzzy theme. It plays three soothing lullabies as the plush characters slowly spin, mesmerizing baby as they drift off to sleep. Better yet, it’s available in a wide variety of styles to match just about any nursery decor.

Newborns respond best to high-contrast graphics, which is where this smart design comes in. This set (featuring interchangeable graphic cards) lets you start with a black and white baby mobile. Then as baby grows, you can progress to more complex patterns in red, blue and yellow—the colors babies can see best from age 3 months and up.

This sweet crib mobile with a projector is the perfect finishing touch for baby’s room. Soothing stars are projected onto the ceiling as the mobile spins slowly and relaxing music plays, creating a peaceful environment for baby to drift off to dreamland. Plus, this baby mobile grows with your child. The detachable mobile can be clipped onto a stroller when you’re on the move and the projection unit can be used on its own well into toddlerhood.

What do you do when your little one is used to a crib mobile, but you’re away from home? You pack a portable crib mobile, of course! This sweet option is perfect for on-the-go sleeping, with a rotating arm that displays six different images. It comes with five pre-programmed sounds (including an in-utero heartbeat, white noise, lullaby, ocean waves and classical music) and can even record and play a caregiver’s voice. It easily clips onto bassinets, portable cribs, pack n’ plays or even baby’s favorite bouncy seat. And at only 20 inches long, it can be stowed in a bag when you’re not using it.

If you plan to room-share with baby for the first six months, it's best to buy a baby mobile specifically designed for a bassinet. This one from Fisher Price clips to a bassinet for a soothing experience for newborns, then transitions to a tabletop white noise machine once baby’s moved out of the bassinet. A playlist of music and sounds plus gentle lights helps your little one fall asleep. And thanks to a sound detection sensor, the mobile will automatically activate when baby makes noise or starts to fuss. Genius!

For added safety, a crib mobile that hangs from the ceiling is always an option. We love this one by Crane Baby, featuring plenty of pom poms and plush jungle animals. This baby mobile is suspended from a ceiling hook (you’ll have to purchase this separately) for added security against falling. And the neutral colors make it suitable for either gender and a variety of styles.

This captivating baby mobile has endearing fabric animals, spinning (and high-contrast!) spirals plus a calming night light. The best part? It plays 20 minutes of continuous classical music and converts to a standalone music box, once your little one outgrows a crib mobile.

How beautiful is this butterfly crib mobile by Baby Jives? It comes in a range of colors, and each mobile is handcrafted and painted to make it truly unique. The ceiling-mounted mobile comes in an organza bag with instructions on how to hang it securely (hardware is not included). Granted, it’s expensive, but the earthy design is timeless so you can keep it in your child’s room for years to come.

If you’re a fan of the boho aesthetic, you’ll love this neutral-colored, textured baby mobile. The rainbow design uses macrame, cotton balls and tassels to create a homespun, earthy vibe.

Stop and smell the roses—or in this case, watch them twirl. This enchanting felted floral crib mobile from Pottery Barn Kids is perfect for your blossoming baby.

How about a troop of elephants to march baby off to sleep? This hand-felted baby mobile by Pehr boasts adorable elephants in neutral tones of cream, yellow and gray. The pom poms add a touch of whimsy, and you can rest easy knowing this piece was ethically made.

The adorable, quirky llama is a favorite among new parents. That’s why we adore this llama-themed crib mobile by Sammy & Lou. The plush animals and clouds gently twirl in time to a soothing lullaby.

Snuggle your muggle into a Harry Potter-themed nursery with this gorgeous, handcrafted crib mobile. It features several key elements from the book series, and displays baby’s name at the top for a sweet personalized touch. Simply magical.

Consider this cool airplane baby mobile for a travel-themed nursery. The navy, gray and white color scheme is suitable for a variety of bedding colors and patterns. Plus, the eco-friendly pieces are adjustable.

This crib mobile won’t just comfort baby—it’ll also please Disney-loving parents. The musical mobile features a plush Winnie the Pooh alongside dreamy clouds, and spins to “Brahms’ Lullaby."

Put the finishing touch on a nautical nursery with this baby mobile from Crate and Barrel. It features paper mache sea creatures, including a whale, seahorse, narwhal, shark and octopus. Each piece is beautifully hand-painted in calming shades of blue and gray.

Control the volume on this musical mobile, which plays snippets from 12 popular lullabies. As the dinosaurs sway, your little one will be transported to a land before time.

Looking for the best crib mobile for your little explorer? This outdoorsy option by Crate & kids sure is cute. Embroidered woodland critters rotate alongside an evergreen tree, pine cone, acorn and mushroom. It’s the perfect choice for nature-loving folks.

Get inspired by the Serengeti with the help of this sweet mobile by Meri Meri. Four adorable knitted animals made from organic cotton are suspended from a bamboo ring.

When you’re putting together a nursery fit for a princess, you’ll want to add a perfectly pretty mobile to complete the look. This pick features woodland creatures like deer, foxes and birds in soft shades of pink, white and green. Each character is suspended from a short string for added safety and the mobile plays 12 soothing songs, including “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”.