[For 0-year-olds] Recommended songs for babies: A special feature on bonding play and traditional nursery rhymes
Music has a mysterious power: when you sing, a baby may suddenly stop crying, drift off to sleep, or show you a lovely smile.
It’s said that listening to music from a young age can boost concentration and support language development.
Let’s incorporate plenty of soothing music into daily life for your baby and actively stimulate their five senses.
This time, we’ll introduce recommended songs, interactive play, and traditional nursery rhymes for 0-year-olds.
We’ve gathered many warm and cheerful songs.
Gaze into your baby’s eyes, show hand and mouth movements, and gently touch their body as you enjoy the music together.
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[For 0-year-olds] Recommended songs for babies: A special feature on interactive play and traditional nursery rhymes (41–50)
Cat RocketSakushi / Sakkyoku: Oishi Masayoshi
A bright, upbeat pop song from MAH for TV Tokyo’s infant and toddler program “Synapusyu”! Packed with humor and a heartwarming message, the track rhythmically captures the pure feelings of children.
It aired within the program for one month as the “Tsuki-uta” for March 2025, paired with adorable animation that won over children’s hearts.
Embracing the show’s concept of “fun for parents and children,” it’s a tune loved by all ages.
Enjoy a fun musical time together as a family while sharing moments of closeness!
Playing bus (pretend bus play)Sakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira
This lively children’s song by Yoshiko Kayama and Akira Yuyama captures the excitement of setting off on a trip in a big bus.
Set to a rhythmic melody, it gently portrays children enjoying pretend play with vehicles.
It’s a song you can sing while moving your hands and body, so it naturally brings smiles to children’s faces.
Long cherished in childcare and educational settings, it’s also used as a play song.
With spring outing season approaching, why not sing it together as a family before a walk or a day out? If everyone enjoys it while keeping the beat, it will surely create wonderful memories in children’s hearts.
The flower smiled.
How about enjoying a hand play game with the nursery rhyme “Ohanaga Waratta,” perfect for spring? You can make a flower with your hands and open them wide—it’s a very simple and cute choreography.
Playing it together with children who are nervous in a new environment, or having teachers perform it, might help ease their anxiety a little.
This song may also convey that kindergarten and daycare are fun places.
Please consider giving it a try.
When the Dock (Japanese knotweed) blooms
Let me introduce “When the Dock Blooms,” a song with a gentle melody and a bright tempo.
It’s a song about a flower called sukanpo (dock) that blooms in spring.
This warm children’s song evokes nostalgia, depicting children playing happily and energetically in the fields.
Because it includes repeated phrases that help you feel the season, even children around two years old can enjoy joining in.
Of course, it’s also a soothing piece for babies from 0 years old to listen to.
Be sure to try singing it with your children.
butterfly
We’d like to introduce “Chōchō,” a hand-play song with delightfully gentle, floating hand movements.
Based on a Spanish folk tune and arranged by Akiashi Nomura, this song has long been beloved by many children.
The lyrics depict a butterfly fluttering about, moving from flower to flower.
Matching the words, you form a butterfly shape with both hands to express it dancing.
The mesmerizing motions and soothing melody are sure to comfort babies.
Abuku-tatta
https://www.tiktok.com/@rittle0601/video/7295691233664437511The “Abukutatta Nietatta” singing game always brings out such delighted expressions in your child, doesn’t it? While singing, gently hold your child’s feet and move them, watching how they respond to left, right, up, and down.
When moving the feet, don’t shake them strongly—move them gently and slowly.
For the “musha-musha-musha” part, lightly touch their tummy as if you’re “eating” it; your child will love it.
For older babies, it’s also fun to increase the speed!
Tickle Tickle Train
https://www.tiktok.com/@rittle0601/video/7268236524326554882Do you know the song “Tickle Tickle Train”? While gently touching your child’s tummy, the adult moves their hands up and down.
For the “Is it this way? Or that way?” part, move the child’s arms slightly to the left and right.
The key moment is at the final stop.
Gently tickle their tummy or sides.
You might see your child’s smile overflow.
At the final stop, it’s recommended to change the tickle spot—feet, cheeks, back—depending on how your child is positioned at that moment.