Playing baby lullabies to soothe your baby to sleep is enjoyable for both of you. A few parents may complain lullabies do not work, but they probably have failed to do the most important part of choosing the music. You must experiment with your baby to find the right music.
Babies seem to be born with a unique taste in music right away. Some babies love the soft, quiet, melodic sounds chiming out of their baby mobile hung above their crib. Other babies find the music annoying and it actually keeps them awake.
Some babies love to hear a faster paced tune, a little louder than the normal. They may love a little heavier beat in the music. It may be the music itself, or they may feel the beat is actually a good simulation of mommy’s heartbeat.
The thing you will quickly learn is by trying a variety of baby lullabies, and other songs you will discover songs and styles of music which your baby loves. This is actually very good news for you. You can have fun playing an adventure game with your baby, whether they are newborn, or 6 months old. Their tastes in music may change through the coming months, and you may need to start the adventure all over again.
Do not limit your choices to only baby lullabies. You may want to try some sound CD’s which are created to simulate a mother’s womb. You can try white noise CD’s, or even the sounds of the wind, ocean waves, or a recording of the car going down the street. Your baby’s reaction is what really counts, not how you feel about the music. Especially if you are using the sounds to help your baby sleep.
You have probably read story after story talking about using classical music for your baby. How it helps develop brain power, and is the best choice. This may be true, but in the middle of the night when you want to quiet your baby, it may not be the sounds they wish to hear. Make sure you have a wide selection of sounds to try, and find the ones which work.
It is always a good idea to have several CD’s or an MP3 player loaded with baby lullabies. They are fun to use during the day when you are having play time. They can be used to help set a pattern of sleeping, too. By playing lullabies just before you lay them down for naps, or for the night, will help them associate the sound to sleeping, and can establish a great habit. They will learn when the music starts, it is time to sleep.
The best advice on choosing baby lullabies is to get different styles of sounds. Make sure to try them all and learn which ones work best for different situations. While one may work great for going to sleep, another one may be perfect for play time. You will quickly learn which sounds make them dance with delight, and which ones make them snore.