Surely more than once you have seen a baby enjoying music, or looking very attentively at someone who is singing. Did you know that they recognize music from before birth? And not only do they love it, but it has many benefits for them.
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- Benefits of putting music to your baby
- Songs to play with your baby
- I pull out a little hand
- Palms, palmitas and Cinco Lobitos
- Date, date, date on the head
- Songs to put your baby to sleep
- Terrified
- Ea the nanny
- Estrellita, where are you?
- Songs to dedicate to your baby
- In my heart you will live – Phil Collins
- Nursery rhyme: A precious baby – personalized song
Benefits of putting music to your baby
- It stimulates their creativity and their language development: the little ones learn a lot of vocabulary listening to songs, since they usually have simple structures that are repeated several times. This makes it easier for them to learn some verbs or words.
- It stimulates their body expression: the music improves their coordination and their sense of rhythm. In addition, it also helps to awaken your sense of hearing.
- It promotes relaxation: music minimizes stress for babies. It gives them security and eliminates the feeling of anxiety. Their heart rate decreases and they find it easier to fall asleep.
- Develops affective bonds: music also helps develop feelings. When you sing to a baby you feel loved, and create a bond with the music you are listening to.
Now that we have told you about some of the benefits that music has on newborns, we are going to give you some song ideas that you can teach or sing to your little one .
Songs to play with your baby
Playing with the baby is a very special moment and one that is always enjoyed. The bond with the child is strengthened, and the little one learns to associate that person with moments of fun. With these songs you can sit the baby on your lap and make him dance, laugh and even hum with you. It is a beautiful and fun time to share that you will remember fondly!
I pull out a little hand
This ditty is good to exercise your memory and have a great time. Take your baby’s hands and dance gently. You will have a great time with the swing, and as you grow you will learn the order and you can do it alone.
Palms, palmitas and Cinco Lobitos
These two songs are probably the most popular, but that does not mean that they are not the funniest. They stimulate the child’s learning , since they keep him attentive to his hands. This way he gains knowledge about his body and can start associating some concepts, such as palms or even counting on his fingers.
Date, date, date on the head
“Date, date, date on the head” is another of the traditional songs to play with babies. Your hand is guided up to your head to tap gently. In this way, she begins to associate movement with the song, and a little later she is able to do it alone. Thus she begins to have control over her body, because she cannot see her hand, but she can handle it.
Songs to put your baby to sleep
As we have said, music relaxes babies . The lullabies have very calm rhythms that resemble the heartbeat. So they help them sleep, especially if a familiar voice sings to them. In addition, they also reinforce the affective bond because they make them feel loved. The moment of singing to your baby while sleeping or just hugging him while the music is playing is one of the moments where the bond between you is created.
Terrified
It was a traditional lullaby from the Canary Islands, but over time it has adapted and now each town has its version.
Ea the nanny
“Little bird that you sing in the lagoon, do not wake up the child who is in the cradle.”
Estrellita, where are you?
Surely we have all heard this popular lullaby, perhaps we have even fallen asleep listening to it as children. But did you know that her melody as we know it was created by Mozart?
Songs to dedicate to your baby
In addition to lullabies, it is good for babies to start listening to other types of music, since they have the ability to understand it. So it is necessary to vary the music, although it is not necessary to resort to very complex songs. Furthermore, they will begin to understand and assimilate other messages . You can take advantage of this to dedicate to your little songs that tell him that you will always be there, so that, as he grows up, he understands them.
In my heart you will live – Phil Collins
This beautiful song from the Tarzan soundtrack is about a father comforting his baby while crying. His message is that you will always love him and will always be there when he needs it. You can create a wonderful memory with the song and reinforce the bond with your little one. When he grows up you can sing it together and you will always be very fond of him.
Nursery rhyme: A precious baby – personalized song
Imagine a lullaby with the baby’s name. A personalized song is a beautiful idea. She will be able to sleep, enjoy and learn with her own song, and she will grow up listening to how much you love her and how special she is to you. In addition, it will be something only her that will have forever as a souvenir of yours. Doesn’t that sound great?
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Music always accompanies us, from the moment we are born, and gives us unforgettable moments. Any of these songs will give you moments with your baby that you will remember as the most beautiful in your life, and he or she will grow up remembering all that music that you have taught them. Will you sing any of these songs to your little one? If you know of others, let us know in the comments and we’ll happily add them!
