Using Music To Calm Your Baby
- by Emanuele Accenti
Music is a wonderful way for you to
calm and soothe your baby, especially during the first year. How many
times have your heard parents say that there was nothing that they
could do with their crying, fussing baby until they tried music. This
is because music does indeed soothe the savage beast, or in this case,
the baby.
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There are certain distinct sounds that
have been proven to calm even fussy babies: the sounds of nature,
white noise, and music. Even if your baby isn't fussing or crying you
may want to use music as often as you can to encourage that feeling of
calm and peacefulness. All it takes is a few minutes every day and
before you know it your baby will be looking forward to hearing that
certain song emanating from the CD player.
There is nothing complicated or
mysterious about introducing your baby to music from day one. You
don't need to search for the perfect song or a certain type of music.
All you have to do is start by having your baby listen to your
favorite songs and music. If jazz is on the top of your list, let your
baby listen to the sounds of John Coltrane as he sits in his baby seat
watching you in the kitchen. It doesn't matter if you play the
schmaltzy songs of the eighties or some wicked African beat, your baby
is going to listen and his mood is going to be altered by any musical
sound that he hears.
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Besides the music that you yourself can
introduce your baby to, there are hundreds of CDs on the market today
that are filled with baby songs and lullabies. At the end of the day you
may want to play a CD of quiet baby songs that have a slower beat. There
are so many CDs for you to choose from that you will have a hard time
making up your mind. Choose something that interests you. Many baby CDs
will have lullabies and faster beat songs on the same CD.
Playing music has other benefits
besides soothing your fussy, crying baby. These benefits include:
- Babies are introduced to musical
sounds.
- Music enhances your baby's behavior and cognitive skills.
- Relieves stress for the entire family.
- Will stimulate curiosity and an interest in music.
Take time to find a variety of music
CDs for your baby to listen to. You'll soon notice which music your
baby is most drawn to and can use that music when he is particularly
fussy or is crying.
About the Author
Emanuele Accenti is the author of the best-selling Ebook "Babies
First Year - What Every Parents Need To Know" - and offers a free
newsletter for new parents at http://www.babies1styear.com
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