You have seen the articles in magazines, and mentioned on television telling us playing music for our babies can help stimulate their thinking, and attitudes. What baby music should you be playing?
The answer to this question can be very complex. There are studies showing playing classical music can help with learning abilities. There are studies showing playing lullabies to a baby still in the womb can cause them to grow faster, and to have a stronger heartbeat. Many studies have shown the calming effects of lullabies, and helping your baby go to sleep. Conversely, playing loud, head thumping, loud beating rock and roll music has been shown to keep children awake, and can actually cause them signs of distress. Popular rock songs, ballads, and other quieter versions of rock music do not create these issues.
Which kind of baby music should you be playing? The kind which makes both you and your infant happy. It really is that simple. In the morning when you are ready to play and have fun with your baby, turn on some faster, fun energetic baby music to get you both in the mood. During the day, choose music you can dance, sing and play with your baby. As it turns to nap times, you can quiet the day with soft lullabies, to help your baby relax, and set the mood for sleep.
One item often overlooked in choosing baby music is the lyrics. While your baby may not be able to understand lyrics, and words today, you should be paying attention. What messages do you want your baby to hear, and learn? When you are working to install messages of joy and hope in your baby through your words and play, you should extend this to your selections in music. You do not want the lyrics of the music you play in your home to be the opposite of the message you wish your baby, or children to learn.
The easiest way to have great baby music is to check the wide selection of music CD discs filled with songs specially written for babies. They are filled with joyful sounds, playfulness, and with good messages you will love your baby hearing. These selections of baby music are often sang by other children, which can catch your baby’s attention. You will quickly discover, they love to hear the voices of other children.
One really important aspect of baby music, your own voice. Your baby is loves hearing your voice. Start singing the songs they love to them, and they will love dancing with you as you sing. It will be one of the moments in their day. Make singing and dancing with your infant a regular part of your daily routine, it is a great way to continue bonding. As they start maturing through their first year, you will enjoy seeing your baby start dancing with you and clapping to the music. Baby music is an important part of their expanding world.