Take baby on a sound adventure

Explore sound with your baby before bedtime. Put on your favorite lullaby (or sing it yourself) and play along gently with a musical instrument.

Spread out a blanket and give baby a massage for a bit, take a break and quietly play a cabasa or other gentle shaker instrument. You can make a simple shaker by using an empty oatmeal box with a few beans or pasta pieces placed inside. Explore other soft sounds—hum and make other soothing noises with your voice.

The exploration should focus baby's attention on you which then allows you to slow the tempo and hum baby to sleep.

For Toddlers (18 mon. to 3)
For Preschoolers (3 to 5)
For Big Kids (5 and up)