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

Fururira~

[Baby Play] “Full Rila~” (from above) baby massage, baby exercises

This is an interactive song characterized by lyrics with a rain motif.

Hold the feet to the music and gently sway them left and right; while saying pitter-patter and whoosh-whoosh, touch the body to express the falling rain and provide sensory stimulation.

In addition to touching with your fingers, show the movement of your fingers to guide the baby’s gaze, and look into their eyes to send a message of love.

Looking into their eyes and touching their body triggers the release of oxytocin—the so-called “happiness hormone”—in the brain, enveloping both of you in a soothing, happy feeling.

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kojifumi

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Let’s clap our hands

Let's Clap Our Hands

“Let’s Clap Our Hands” is a song where you can enjoy various movements and expressions that match the lyrics.

Because it includes expressions of feelings like laughing and getting angry, it brings out a wide range of emotions in children.

If the teacher expresses themselves boldly and even a bit theatrically, the children will feel free to join in enthusiastically.

Watching their earnest efforts with such cute expressions is sure to be heartwarming.

Since it involves full-body movement, please move chairs and desks to make enough space.

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Tickle on the narrow bridge

Ipponbashi Tickle Tickle [With Singing] Hand Play Song for Babies

A playful bonding activity for babies, tickling and gentle pinching—‘Ipponbashi Kochokochō.’ Many parents probably feel nostalgic when they hear the song itself.

It’s a classic traditional children’s song that’s been sung for generations.

In the featured video, they demonstrate by touching the child’s arm, but you can also have the baby lie on their back and gently touch their whole body.

The arm-touch version might be nice because you can do it while standing.

Give it a try and enjoy it together as a parent and child.

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Araki Jakkan

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Tonton Tomato-chanSakushi/Sakkyoku: Hamada Rie

Tonton Tomato-chan♪ With Mommy | Baby Stops Crying | Songs Babies Love | Nursery Rhyme | Children's Song | Hand Play | Dance | With Choreography | Educational Animation

The bright, rhythmic tune played on NHK E-Tele’s preschool program is truly charming.

This heartwarming melody, themed around hide-and-seek, is designed to spark babies’ curiosity—much like the peekaboo game “Inai Inai…

Baa!” Its catchy, rhythmic phrases are easy to remember and packed with fun elements that parents and children can hum along to together.

First broadcast in 2009, the song was included on albums such as “Inai Inai Baa! Bun Bun Bukyuun!” As a popular track used in the show’s mini-animation segment, it’s loved by many children.

It’s a highly recommended song for creating warm moments with your child—swaying to the rhythm and clapping along together!

Spring came pop-pop-popsakushi: kozue hikari / sakkyoku: sako shinichirō

♪ Pon pon pon, spring has come ♪

Why not sing together a refreshing song that evokes the arrival of spring? Created by Mr.

Komichi Hikari and Mr.

Shinichiro Sako, this piece features lyrics that make rhythmic hand-play fun.

The spring-themed lyrics spark children’s imaginations, and the bright melody naturally makes you want to hum along.

Since it incorporates clapping motions, it’s perfect for developing a sense of rhythm and teamwork.

Singing it at entrance ceremonies or spring events can help ease the nerves of children who are anxious about a new environment.

Be sure to sing it with your child and enjoy the coming of spring!