Music for a newborn

[Hollybolly]

Hi Lyn

Ethan doesn't sound like he needs much to help him sleep... and although he doesn't need the music, it can't hurt either

I'm a little bias because I'm a music teacher - and a lot of my work is with little people.
When I was pg with Luke, I made sure he listened to a lot of different music whilst in the womb... I had a lay down at the same time every day (even if it was only a minimal rest).. and played the same piece of Mozart at that time everyday.

I find now, even 9yrs on, that if he is being particuarly hypo or full on that by putting that piece on it seems to calm him!
When he was a toddler, it definately settled him, so it was a great thing to be able to use.

Luke still goes to sleep every night to music - its a part of his life that I believe to be vital - and depending on the night, he'll listen to anything from Bach to Eric Clapton to Andrea Bocelli to the Spongebob Squarepants soundtrack

It is most definatley beneficial for kids at any age to listen to music on a regular basis... and get that music appreciation started as soon as possible!

I find if kids grow up with different genres they maintain their appreciation for it, even when they hit their teens and they start listening to anything thats going...

Grab him a little CD player for his room and experiment each night with different styles.. you may find that he'll recognise what he likes all on his own, and you'll notice it with his sleeping, and his ability to settle etc at bedtime.... That was certainly the case with Luke

[Lynn]

Thanks guys for your suggestions. So do I put the music on until he is asleep and then turn it off or just let the cd play until the end. Also if he is already settled when I put him to bed, should I put the music on?