"Fried Ham." You’ll go through the whole kitchen pantry and fridge with this funny tune."There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly." This goofy number follows a pattern, adding a spider, a bird and then a cat as it builds to the finale."Your Song." Your baby will love this Elton John tune and you’ll appreciate the thoughtful lyrics."Upside Down." Jack Johnson’s adorable number was written for the film Curious George."Hallelujah." Leonard Cohen’s famous song has covered countless times - and now it’s waiting for its debut in your baby’s nursery."Dear Theodosia." A heartbreaking song from the hit musical Hamilton (you’ll be weeping before you finish it).You can replace your baby’s name for ‘she’ in the lyrics too. "Ain’t No Sunshine." This slow ballad is another hit that’ll rock your baby into dreamland.This sweet tune is about reaching for your dreams, no matter what. "Rainbow Connection." Babies and the Muppets go hand in hand.You’ve already fallen in love with your new baby, but keep telling her about your feelings anyway. "Can’t Help Falling in Love." Wise men say, as Elvis once sang.Show your love with this song and literally hold your baby’s hand while you do it. "I Wanna Hold Your Hand." Yup, more John and Paul, plus the rest of the Fab Four."Blackbird." Who’s better than the Beatles? Croon this tune while at the park - you just might spy a bird that matches the lyrics."Baby Shark." This song may make you cringe, but it’s super fun and it hits upon every member of the family with a cute hand gesture."Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Wishing upon a star and melting lemon drops are just two of the best lines in this beautiful song that’s ideal for a baby.This gentle lullaby should lull her right to sleep. "You Are My Sunshine." She’s the light in your heart - and in the room where she should be napping."The Children's Marching Song (Nick Nack Paddy Whack)." Counting for your baby teaches numbers, of course, but the fun part is saying knick-knack paddy whack over and over."Hush Little Baby." Are you circling the carpet trying to get your babe to drop off to sleep? Offer this quiet lullaby about what you’ll buy for your sweet girl if she’ll just shut her eyes."The Farmer in the Dell." Farmer, wife, child - family members are made real in this merry ditty about life on the farm, which you can personalize for your own family."Itsy-Bitsy Spider." Down came the rain! The weather is dramatic here, so use your hands to mimic showers and then make a big “O” to indicate the sun."Miss Mary Mack." Clothing is the next topic in this classic tune, which is an excellent one to sing while getting your baby dressed in the morning.Make it extra fun by repeating the song a little bit faster each time. "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes." Yup - more body parts are introduced in this cute tune."She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain." Lots of action words are the point here, so make the most of them in each verse (toot, toot!)."If You're Happy and You Know It!" This joyful clapping and stamping song teaches body parts (help your baby clap her hands until she can do it on her own).When Do Babies Start Cooing? Best songs to sing to babies Classic songs to sing to your baby And singing is actually a kind of playing - no toys required! Listening skills are also honed during song time and singing is the perfect family activity for older siblings to try as they get to know their baby sister or brother. Your baby’s vocabulary will also expand with every new tune, whether you sing about animals in a zoo or her body parts as you wash them in the tub. And when you sing the same tunes at the same times, as when diapering or putting her down for a nap, she learns about transitions and feels safe in her routine. Your baby loves your voice - and when you use it to sing to her, she feels your deep affection. The benefits of music for babies are well documented and include learning, comfort and most importantly, bonding. What are the benefits of singing to your baby? Ready to hop on stage? Here’s why your baby can benefit from music, especially when it’s sung by you, plus a whole host of great tunes to add to your repertoire. Your baby will be so busy laughing at your mooing and oinking that she won't notice all the new words she’s learning. Take "Old McDonald's Farm," which is home to cows and pigs, but you could make the song about zebras and ostriches. Many old favorites offer endlessly variable lyrics. What to sing? Anything you like! Popular music, show tunes and, of course, traditional kiddie ditties.
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