Are you having trouble getting your little one to sleep? Try a lullaby. The slower cadence and repetitive melody soothes your baby to sleep while also relaxing you and relieving any frustration you may be feeling. Singing while holding your baby strengthens your bond with each other and signals to your baby that you understand his/her feelings. Singing at stressful times shows empathy, support, and respect for your baby's feelings, and models for baby a positive way to calm and soothe himself/herself. Children who are sung to regularly often learn to sing themselves to sleep. How's that for a powerful sleep aid?!!
You can find some wonderful lullabies in the library. In fact, you might learn a new one when you attend Babytimes! Once you're there, you can ask your children's librarian if he/she has any suggestions. Another good start is Wee Sing for Baby, which includes lyrics to the songs on their accompanying CD. For a full list of CDs featuring lullabies that you can borrow from the Pima County Public Library, click here. And remember, the only voice your baby wants to hear is yours, so have fun singing!
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