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.

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