Visual Stimulation is a free application developed by Progrunning, available on Android devices. This application is designed to stimulate the sight of newborns with high contrast images. The app has an easy and intuitive layout, which allows users to swipe through images. Users can also set up a slideshow with shuffled images for a desired time. The first ten high contrast images are built into the app, and there are extra extension packs available for purchase with “In-app purchases”.

It has been scientifically proven that high contrast images are the most appealing to newborns. The black and white images with simple shapes allow their brains to rest from the overwhelming world of stimuli. It not only helps babies to perceive and familiarize with new objects but also gives their parents a few moments of peace and quiet. It is worth noting that newborns can see clearly within ~30-35 cminch).