Baby Sleep Music: Which of These 5 Styles is Best For Your Baby?

It's a fairly well known fact that baby sleep music can help some little ones snuggle in for a decent stretch of sleep.

This can be particularly the case if a CD is set to play on a continuous loop and the tones of music don't change dramatically from song to song.

Some parents, however, find themselves a little at a loss at what types of music to choose for their little ones.

The simple reality is...

Whatever sleep music puts your little one down is probably right

The trick is making sure the volume isn't up so high that it damages her little ears and that songs don't change dramatically in pace, tone or rhythm from track to track.

The types of music babies respond to for sleeping literally run the scope. What works for one baby simply might not another. Some parents even find that lyrical songs cause problems because babies stay awake trying to listen to the words.

With this in mind, the styles of music to consider for baby include:

• Classical. Softer instrumentals can be fantastic. Don't think "1812 Overture," but the more somber movements can be ideal as baby sleep music. Classical works quite well for babies who like to listen to the words too much, too. baby sleep aids

• Lullabies. These, of course, are meant to serve as sleep aids. There are a few possibilities here that might work, depending on the baby. It is possible to buy pre-recorded lullabies with both lyrics and just instrumentals. Consider what fits your baby's style the best before buying.
  
  If she really loves your voice, it's also possible to record a tape or CD of you singing or humming her favorite songs. While you might not want anyone else to hear this, she is used to hearing your voice more than anyone else's. This little trick has helped more than one mom catch a few winks.

• Country. Some babies adore country music. It might sound silly, but if your baby responds to these sounds while she's awake, they might help her relax and sleep, too. baby sleep aids

• Rock. What goes for country applies to rock and roll, as well. Whatever works best for the baby in question is what should be considered when selecting baby sleep music. Pop ballads have the right rhythm for lullabies in many cases.

• Jazz. The softer, smoother melodies of jazz music can work wonders for some babies. This is a style that is worth exploring because of its tones and its typical lack of lyrics.

When hooking up music in her room, there are 3 things to keep in mind for ensuring good sleep.

• If she's not a newborn and like to try to get into thinks, make sure the player is out of her reach.

• Try to set the volume at a fairly low setting, too.

• If continuous play is possible, set it that way. This can help you and she in two ways: the CD ending will not wake her up and if she awakens for a few minutes and hears her favorite baby sleep music, it's possible she'll fall right back to sleep.

Baby sleep music isn't to every baby's taste, but when it works, it can be a parental lifesaver. Take the time to expose baby to a few different styles of music to see what she really responds best to.

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