Contrast Cards & Patterns vs Peeklu

Watch your baby's sight develop, from the first contrasts to a world of color. Did you know that newborns see the world as a blurry place with high-contrast shapes? Contrast Cards & Patterns is the only visual development app that grows alongside your child's biological vision. Over 100 scientifically inspired patterns support focus and visual attention, month by month. THE DEVELOPMENTAL ROADMAP Six stages that match your infant's growing vision and brain development: - Month 0-1: Simple Black & White shapes for initial focus and tracking. - Month 1-2: Complex B&W patterns to increase attention span. - Month 2-3: The first perceivable colors: Red & Yellow. - Month 3-4: High-contrast color patterns as Green joins the palette. - Month 4-5: Dynamic, full-color patterns once Blue becomes visible. - Month 5-6: Detailed everyday scenes for depth perception and recognition. WHY PARENTS LOVE IT - Baby Vision Simulator: Point the camera at the room and see it through your baby's eyes. Move the slider through the months and watch vision develop. - Guided Eye Gym: Coached sessions of two to three minutes: the app sets the distance and the pace, and pauses the moment your baby locks onto the pattern. - 100+ High-Contrast Flashcards & Growing: New contrast cards and designs are added regularly. - Child-Safe Screen Lock: Activate the lock so your little one cannot swipe or close the app by accident. - Automatic Slideshow Mode: Sit back and let the app turn the cards during daily Tummy Time and sensory play. - Dark Mode: Gentle on the eyes for evening use or low-light environments. - Print at Home (PDF Export): Part of the one-time bundle purchase. Download all 100+ designs as a PDF and print them for the nursery or the changing table. - No Subscription, Ever: A one-time purchase, never a recurring plan. No banner ads, no account needed, and the cards themselves work without an internet connection. GUIDED EYE GYM SESSIONS Contrast cards work best when you use them deliberately instead of just holding them up. A guided session walks you through two to three minutes: it tells you how far to hold the phone, sets the pace with a moving dot, and pauses at the moment that counts, when your baby's gaze settles on the pattern. Spoken prompts can read every step aloud, and you can start a session in every age group right away - locked stages run with that stage's free cards. DESIGNED FOR YOUR NEWBORN'S FIRST YEAR Inspired by Montessori principles, every pattern supports cognitive development during your baby's most critical visual growth phase (0-6 months). Whether you use it during tummy time, feeding breaks, or quiet play, this app turns screen time into meaningful infant stimulation. TWO WAYS TO UNLOCK EVERYTHING a one-time In-App Purchase - never a subscription - unlocks the full library and the PDF export, or you unlock every stage for free by watching a few short rewarded ads. Each age group starts with three free cards, so you can try every stage before you decide. Give your baby a clearer view of the world. Download today for free!

Peeklu is a calm, distraction-free visual app for your baby — inspired by Montessori contrast cards used by parents for decades to support early visual development. Why contrast? Newborns primarily perceive strong light-dark differences in their first weeks. Their visual system recognises outlines, movement, and clear shapes long before fine colours or detailed images. Peeklu puts this to work: slowly animated black-and-white patterns gently capture your baby's attention without overstimulation. Two modes — one calm experience Black & White Mode (from birth) 14 carefully designed patterns in pure black and white — from simple half-circles and concentric rings to a classic Archimedean spiral and an endless zoom. All animations run slowly and steadily, with no sudden changes or flashing effects. Colour Mode (from around 3 months) As your baby's vision develops and begins to distinguish colours, switch to Colour Mode: the same simple shapes appear in bold, child-friendly primary colours — always freshly shuffled. Tapping the screen creates gentle ripples or colourful bursts. Designed with parents in mind • Full screen with no distractions, no ads, no in-app purchases • Switch patterns easily with the volume buttons or by shaking the device • Tilt the device — the pattern follows the movement • Discreet parent gesture: hold two fingers on the screen to exit • Auto-starts in Black & White Mode after 10 seconds of inactivity What age? Peeklu is especially valuable in the first 6 months of life. Black & White Mode is suitable from birth; Colour Mode from around 3 months. Many parents continue using the app beyond that — during feeding, nappy changes, or a quiet moment in a busy day. Note: Short, relaxed sessions are more beneficial than long screen time. Peeklu doesn't replace talking to or making eye contact with your baby — it's simply a gentle companion for those moments.