Everyday Music Making for Babies (0-6 months): Time-Tested Songs, Rhymes, and Activities to Nourish Every Child

The intimacy of sharing musical moments with young children is one of life’ s precious joys— and research points to the importance of music for a child’ s growing brain.

Just as a treasured cookbook from a great-grandmother guides you in recreating a cherished meal, this book is your companion for everyday music making with your little one, filled with nourishing favorites. Each time-tested song and rhyme harnesses the wisdom of generations of caregivers and is filled with wonder.

Think of this as your musical cookbook. Consult the “ recipe” and follow each step carefully as you use a rhyme or song with your baby. To help, this book includes:

- Recordings and videos available via QR code.

- Research about the benefits of music and how babies become musical.

- Techniques to use with the different song types (for example, bounces for a newborn, how to keep the beat on tiny bodies, lullabies for sleep time).

- Handwritten tips and ideas about how to create a musical home.

- Music notation with lyrics and chords.

- Pages to document favorite songs and rhymes from your own culture as a keepsake for your family.

Everyday Music Making for Babies empowers parents and caregivers to build a beautiful connection with their baby through music.