Music for Babies

You probably have seen through the musical shelves in the markets - videos and CDs for babies. There are some theories that say that classical music can make your baby smarter, and to expose your baby to music is the first and practical part of what we do to introduce them to all the sights and sounds of their world.

Music, as per considering the soul’s nutrition, can definitely help in calming your baby down; and puts him in a restful state at bed or nap time. What are some good choices that you can think out for your baby?

Almost anything you love or use for relaxation for yourself, is as good for your baby too. And pertinent to this, there are good collections of Mozart or Bach for bedtime, amongst which you may have a choice to opt from. Listening to the music of Enya can be very soothing as well for the baby. Georgia Kelly’s harp music is also relaxing and peaceful.

There are a lot of musical themes from the movies, and certain nursery rhymes for your baby when he/she wakes up. We know a lot of kids who respond to minimalist Phillip Glass’s music; as for its genre being simple and rhythmic, and upon getting older, they might dance on it. Spirituals and soft gospel music are also good choices to help the baby get to sleep.

The white noise (mild), in the form of a moving fan (but make sure not directed right at the baby), or from sound machines that simulate the sound of an ocean or rain, can also be restful as well for your baby, as it blocks out other noises from the home. You don’t need to create an artificially silent environment for the baby because this will make it harder for them to get to sleep when the home’s rhythms and noises get back to normal; so make sure a little jingling is going on.

This can be a great time for you to explore the array of the classical music as well, if it’s not already part of your life. The same music that is helping your baby to get to sleep can help soothe your own nerves too; and can provide a wonderful time of bonding and restfulness for you and your baby together.