"The Farmer in the Dell." Farmer, wife, child - family members are made real in this merry ditty about life on the farm, which you can personalize for your own family."Itsy-Bitsy Spider." Down came the rain! The weather is dramatic here, so use your hands to mimic showers and then make a big “O” to indicate the sun."Miss Mary Mack." Clothing is the next topic in this classic tune, which is an excellent one to sing while getting your baby dressed in the morning.Make it extra fun by repeating the song a little bit faster each time. "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes." Yup - more body parts are introduced in this cute tune."She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain." Lots of action words are the point here, so make the most of them in each verse (toot, toot!)."If You're Happy and You Know It!" This joyful clapping and stamping song teaches body parts (help your baby clap her hands until she can do it on her own).When Do Babies Start Cooing? Best songs to sing to babies Classic songs to sing to your baby And singing is actually a kind of playing - no toys required! Listening skills are also honed during song time and singing is the perfect family activity for older siblings to try as they get to know their baby sister or brother. Your baby’s vocabulary will also expand with every new tune, whether you sing about animals in a zoo or her body parts as you wash them in the tub. And when you sing the same tunes at the same times, as when diapering or putting her down for a nap, she learns about transitions and feels safe in her routine. Your baby loves your voice - and when you use it to sing to her, she feels your deep affection. The benefits of music for babies are well documented and include learning, comfort and most importantly, bonding. What are the benefits of singing to your baby? ![]() Ready to hop on stage? Here’s why your baby can benefit from music, especially when it’s sung by you, plus a whole host of great tunes to add to your repertoire. Your baby will be so busy laughing at your mooing and oinking that she won't notice all the new words she’s learning. Take "Old McDonald's Farm," which is home to cows and pigs, but you could make the song about zebras and ostriches. Many old favorites offer endlessly variable lyrics. What to sing? Anything you like! Popular music, show tunes and, of course, traditional kiddie ditties.
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