Did you play your baby music while pregnant?
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Hey all -- my name is Jenny and I am due toward the end of September with my first child!  ))) I am super excited but a little nervous at the same time. My mother-in-law told me that she would play lullabies while she was pregnant and if you play that same song or type of music once the baby is born, it helps them fall asleep quicker. My friend had a daughter 9 months ago and she has had a lot of trouble getting her son to fall asleep at night so I started looking into it. The more I read, the more that I think I should be doing this. Maybe I'm just brainwashed by so many articles out there but who knows haha.
I came across a few albums on Spotify, some music on Amazon and came across a company called Songfinch that makes personalized songs for you. After looking around at their site, I see they've made some very cute songs for mommies to be. Have any of you ever tried this service? If so, what did you think and would you recommend it to me? It's more expensive than Spotify but would be something that my baby could grow up with and always have. Have any of you experimented with music while pregnant? How about after the baby was born - did a certain song/artist help them sleep? I am a big fan of music and want my child to enjoy it as well so any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you. Jenny
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Anonymous
| Try it with music you like. Kids music will make you insane. You need to pace yourself with that stuff. |
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Babies will have trouble falling asleep no matter what so be prepared for that, but I do believe that the music they hear in the womb is remembered once they are born. I really noticed it with my second baby. While I was pregnant with no 2, I would sing lullabies to no 1 all the time and of course, no 2 heard it. After she was born, she had some issues (that's another story) and we had her evaluated by early intervention when she was about 5-6 weeks old. They noticed right away how she responded to my singing and would calm down if upset. Me singing songs to her became part of her occupational therapy to help keep her calm and relaxed. My voice is ok - nothing special - but nothing calms my kids like me singing.
Congrats on the baby! |
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I'm a big fan of music for babies and young children. It was the one piece of parenting advice that I thought had a notable impact. But even so, I didn't notice any connection between music I'd listened to while pregnant and music the babies responded to after birth. I think babies like calming music with a rational predictable rhythm (e.g. Classical better than jazz). Rhyming words are also good.
good luck! |
Anonymous
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This is not something I would spend my money on. Instead, invest in Weissbluth's "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child." Best book.
Best wishes for continued joy in your pregnancy. |
Anonymous
+1 Yes! Best baby book I ever read. I'm a big fan of music and singing to babies, but this book was a life saver! |
Anonymous
My 3 year old and my 4 month old both love songs with a rollicking beat -- Irish drinking songs or folk tunes for example. Some times it's the only way to get the baby down. And she loves, loves, loves my singing. I have a pretty good voice and sang all the time when I was pregnant with both of them, just because I sing all the time anyway. My first didn't care as much but the baby croons along or falls asleep, depending on her mood. However, she also falls asleep to DH's singing and he is tone deaf, so that puts things in perspective. In any event, I wouldn't pay for what you can do for free. If you like music, find some songs you like and can stand to listen to over and over and over, like for an hour at a time, for months or even years. Don't bother with baby songs, they will make you crazy. Pick music you like -- you can do the baby song crap when the kid is a year old and understands them. Start playing the songs you pick now if you want, or wait until baby is here -- there won't be much of a difference. And then just play them a lot when baby is here and relaxed. My 4 month old seemed to start recognizing tunes and having preferences around 2 months. Just know that you may be listening to this stuff for a long, long time, so choose wisely! |
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| Music have always been helpful not just for relaxation but to uplift our spirit as well. Pick classical music and try to avoid some rock and roll during pregnancy. It will help you relax and sleep easily. |
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Please keep it to a minimum. Nature designed your body in a way to muffle sounds so the baby can focus on developing its body and mind. Don't force long music sessions on that poor developing brain just with the hopes of establishing better sleep so your parenting job is easier.
My children slept in utero when I was walking or moving around. Congratulations on your child. Just try to remember what they say about the best laid plans.... |
Anonymous
| Do not fall for gimmicks like this. Play whatever music you like. You're way overthinking this whole thing. |
Anonymous
How do you know what they were doing in there? Just live your life and the baby in utero will develop as it's going to develop. I love music and I play it nonstop whether I am pregnant or not. Other people probably watch tons of TV, or run, or whatever. The baby inside really isn't going to care. |
Anonymous
| We did some classical music through headphones when my belly was big and baby was active at 10 Pm when I was already in bed. And I played classical stations all through her newborn time while nursing etc. she loves it now at 18 months and dances to it. But we have it on often in the house. I don't like kid centric music for the most part. I do sing her songs from my childhood though. |
Anonymous
| Play the music you like. I swear every time my DD heard brass in utero, she'd kick my ribs. She still loves Dixie jazz, strong orchestral arrangements, and AC/DC. |
Anonymous
+1. Do not put headphones on your belly and blast the fetus. Listen to music you like. I know it feels like you have this giant blank slate in front of you and you don't want to mess it up. But I promise, your baby will either be a good sleeper or a terrible sleeper. You can help influence the direction a bit, but most of that stuff is out of your control. Enjoy your pregnancy and congrats on the baby. |
Anonymous
| I put on some old school jock jams, much to my mother's dismay. |