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.
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.
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 new parent needs to know" and offers a
free newsletter for new parents at http://www.babies1styear.com.
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