Singing to your child is a great way of supporting their development - even if you don't think your voice sounds great. This is because children prefer hearing their parents' voices over recorded ones.
If you are not sure about songs to sing your child, begin with CDs so that you can learn the words, then try going solo. As children grow, you can use singing in different ways. Below are some different ways in which you could use songs to help your child's development.
LULLABIES
From birth
Lullabies are traditionally used to soothe babies. They work well because babies mimic an adult's heartbeat and this combined with a rocking movement makes babies feel secure.
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