Mobile with Music on Shabbat

Games on Shabbos

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Question

Hello, A baby has a mobile in his crib that plays music when buttons are pressed. The baby has learned to touch the buttons and operate it by himself. Should the mobile be removed from the crib before Shabbat, knowing that he will likely press it?

Answer

Hello

There is no prohibition for the baby to play with an object that involves work, as long as he has not reached the age of education. Therefore, there is no need to remove the mobile from him before Shabbat.

If the only use of the toy is to press the buttons, it is forbidden for an adult to move the device on Shabbat. However, if there are other ways to play with it besides pressing the buttons, an adult is permitted to give him the toy on Shabbat.

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