THE VALUE OF LULLABY MUSIC

For generations, people throughout the world have shared lullabies with their babies, while cuddling them in their arms and gently rocking them to sleep. Lullabies are a soothing way to relax children. A melodic lullaby brings down their heart rate and creates a calming feeling. For infants, they are a great bonding connection between parent and child. For older children they help release stress, fears and anxiety.

Research has proven that lullaby music actually has many therapeutic values. As infants and children listen to these soothing melodic lullabies, it actually creates a peaceful hypnotic state. Lullabies also increase oxygen saturation and reduced stress behaviour.

Modern research is still only beginning to discover the full benefits of lullabies. Because their bodies are growing, children need more sleep than adults. Parents have been singing lullabies to their children for thousands of years and they have instinctively known that it helps their children to relax. It’s exciting to have scientific evidence that lullabies offer a plethora of health benefits for our children.

These relaxing lullaby songs are also ideal for infant, toddler and preschool nap-time. Also, they can be incorporated into the toddler, preschool or elementary classroom to calm children during quiet time activities.

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