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What Are the Benefits of Music and Singing for My Baby?

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The positive effects of music and singing are endless!

Music and singing engage little brains and offer SO many benefits for your baby’s development. Singing can also be used in almost any routine, whether gently rocking your baby to a lullaby or jazzing up playtime.

Watch the video below to hear a few benefits of singing with your baby.

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Music and singing support SO many areas of your baby’s development, including:

  • Stimulating your baby’s whole brain
  • Early language development like vocabulary and inflection
  • Safety and attachment
  • Spatial awareness with movement
  • Communication skills like listening, language, and speech
  • Social-emotional skills
  • Motor skills
  • Thinking and cognitive skills like attention, memory, and executive function (skills that help children focus to accomplish tasks)
  • Building the foundation for memory, reading, and literacy skills
  • Creating joy and a positive connection to sharing music with you

Remember!

Music is a powerful tool for helping your baby grow in so many ways! Bonus: it adds extra fun to everyday moments!

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