[For 0-year-olds] Recommended songs for babies: A special feature on bonding play and traditional nursery rhymes

This is Dad’s territory.

Here Is Daddy’s Place [With Song] – Baby Hand-Play Song

The hand play song “Koko wa Tō-chan nin-dokoro” is a great activity for babies.

It’s something we’d love for dads and moms to sing together while playing with their baby.

As you touch your baby and sing about the parts that resemble the two of you, they’ll surely smile with delight.

Donut SongSakushi/Sakkyoku: Makimiki

Donut Song

Let us introduce a fun children’s song themed around donuts, created by Makimiki! It has a gentle feel that you and your child can hum along to.

With its rhythmic, poppy melody and a charming worldview that sings about peeking at Mom and Dad through the donut hole, it’s a must-listen.

The song was also featured on Sanrio’s kids’ program “Kitty’s Paradise.” At a perfect length of 1 minute and 2 seconds for singing together while engaging with your child, it helps create a delightful bonding time with its soothing tones and heartwarming lyrics.

It’s an excellent choice for playful music time and for encouraging friendly physical contact.

Tanuki of Fist Mountain

Tanuki of Fist Mountain

“Gonkotsuyama no Tanuki-san” is a traditional children’s song loved by people of all ages.

It’s themed around everyday experiences everyone can relate to, like being held or falling asleep.

Learn the cute choreography—such as drinking motions and sleepy gestures—and have fun playing along.

You can also add your own twist at the end of the chorus, like striking a pose or playing rock-paper-scissors.

With phrases that evoke a parent–child relationship and a cheerful melody, it’s a song that resonates with joy.

Give it a try as a hand-play song to liven up Children’s Day!

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