It was when she was only a few weeks old did I find the right music for her that kept her happy, and that was Abba! If I needed to get something done I would lay her on the bed and get a Abba album up on you tube and play it. She would lay so contently just listening to the music and sometimes she would drift of to sleep. It was a instant baby soother and even stopped her crying.
As soon as Lily knew how to clap she would always applaud music. I remember one time we was at a family social club and there was a band playing, and after each song she was the only one clapping and applauding the band.
Ive always found ways to introduce music into Lily's life and although i'm a terrible singer i've always sung to her. My favourite being "you are my sunshine" Singing to her has always calmed her and it was always a special thing to hold her in my arms and have her look up at me while I sang. It was a nice feeling that it was my voice that was calming her.
I would also often sing nursery rhymes to her that were a little more upbeat and Twinkle Twinkle has now become her favourite. She now knows the actions and you will hear her singing the tune to herself. Its great to know that its again singing to her that has taught her to sing and enjoy music.
You now really can't stop Lily moving to music. There are tunes on Cbeebies that always get her moving and I've even found her having a bop to the tune of countdown one day. Quite understandable, it is quite a catchy tune. Lily now has a Disney CD and I will often put it on so we can have a dance together. I recently introduced her to MY music. Which is Rock music. I don't listen to it very often anymore as my partner doesn't like it and we generally have the Tv on or Lily's music. But one day I thought I would give it a go and see what she thought. She loved it! I was super proud to watch her move about to it. She has obviously got some taste. But then again, I think anything loud and with a funky beat that she can move to and she would be happy.
I do plan to carry on the music journey for Lily and I'm really looking forward to her 2nd birthday party as Ive hired a DJ who is going to Disco up some Disney songs and some Cbeebies songs and some of her favourites. Its going to be so good to watch her enjoy the music and have a good dance.
I think its really important to have music in your child's life and so I was very happy to fill in this 10 min survey all about music in the home. Its research for how much in family life is music actually used in the home and introduced to the children living there.
They are still looking for parents with children under 5 to fill it in so if you could please spare 10 min to do so then that would be great.
There are even links to some free music to download at the end.
Click here to get involved.
I would love to know how you introduce music into the home?
Whats was the first thing your child listened to?
I look at this survey later
ReplyDeleteWas talking to my neice about the joys of music as her baby is due any day now
I look at this survey later
ReplyDeleteWas talking to my neice about the joys of music as her baby is due any day now
I love the effect music has on kids. My twin nephews who are almost 2 absolutely love ACDC, whenever they are having a strop, my sister sticks them on and they almost instantly go quiet and start dancing x
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that she loves Abba and Rock music! Your girl has good taste!
ReplyDeleteAnd all I am thinking how awesome her second birthday party will be? X she is such a sweetheart
ReplyDeleteMy husband liked to play country music when our little one was in the womb - and still does.
ReplyDeleteI do love some Abba!
Yes, music is so important, I used to sing to my boy when he was young, and played him songs all the time.
ReplyDeleteI don't have kids myself but I remember I would always hear music through disney movies or things like Grease when I was younger. But there was always music going on at my nan's house x
ReplyDeleteI think that music is so important to a childs development. I don't have any children but I remember my house always being filled with music as I grew up. One of my most fave memories!
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How brilliant that she likes rock music, she definitely does have good taste! I remember hearing music in the house all the time when I was very young and it really is something that stays with you. xx
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