Benefits of Music for Babies

Benefits of Music for Babies

Starting early helps in developing a positive disposition

Just like how we speak or read to our babies if we want them to develop language, introducing them to music early on, helps them to develop a positive disposition towards it. The repetitive rhythms and words of lullabies and songs are appealing to babies, right from the unborn stage in the womb.

Stimulates the brain, language development, motor skills

Introducing your baby to music helps in stimulating the brain and building cognitive skills. It helps in sharpening a baby’s memory and in their emotional development. Language development, which primarily takes place in the first 5 years of a child’s life, is accentuated with the exposure to music. Furthermore, the actions and movements, which come along with music, help in developing fine and gross motor skills of the baby.

Exposing babies to a variety of music

Besides lullabies and rhymes where the repetitive rhythms and sounds soothe babies, exposing them to a wide variety of music across languages and genres is extremely helpful for their overall development.

Exposing babies to a variety of music

The ears are the first sensory organs that develop when in the womb. Babies love the sound of music, especially when sung by the mother. As a mother, its best to expose your unborn baby to the music that you love, because, that releases endorphins, which gives you a sense of euphoria, in turn having a positive effect on the baby.

Helps resolve sleep issues

Music is especially useful for unsettled and colicky babies. It also helps in resolving sleep issues as lullabies go along with the heartbeat of the baby and help in relaxing them. Research done at The Great Ormond Street Hospital in England showed that when children under 3 were exposed to music, it helped in reducing their pain and anxiety levels. Their heart rate slowed down which resulted in them being more relaxed and comfortable.