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

Mickey Mouse March

Hug-and-play for 0-year-old babies—super popular! Mickey Mouse March

Set to the famous Mickey Mouse March, this is an interactive song where you ask your baby, “Where is your head?” After asking, gently tap and show them with the feeling of teaching: “Here it is, here it is, it’s right here.” You can do this with any body part—tummy, cheeks, bottom, and so on.

At the end, ask, “What’s your name?” and lovingly say their name.

You’ll see your child beaming with a big smile when they hear their own name!

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Cute Hide and SeekSakushi: Satou Hachirou／Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao

Nursery Rhyme / Cute Hide-and-Seek / 36th Children’s Song Contest, Children’s Division

This is a gentle children’s song about a game of hide-and-seek played by adorable animals.

Hatchlings, sparrows, and puppies try their best to conceal themselves, warmly portrayed in the words of Hachirō Satō, with Yoshinao Nakada’s melody enhancing its charm even further.

First released in 1951, the piece has inspired children’s playfulness and curiosity toward animals.

The thrilling hide-and-seek unfolds in everyday scenes—gardens, rooftops, and meadows.

It’s perfect for singing with your child in fresh, green May, while thinking of the animals you might meet on a walk.

The rhythm of the lyrics and the friendly melody truly seem to express the joy of spring.

Forehead, nose, mouth

Forehead, nose, mouth – Mama Lima original version

It’s a bonding song that starts with the face—forehead, nose, mouth—and turns the whole body into lyrics.

As you sing, gently touch your baby, as if telling them, “This is your forehead,” “This is your nose.” While enjoying the baby’s adorable changing expressions, you’ll also be giving them good stimulation across their whole body.

If you occasionally change the tempo, you might be rewarded with a sweet smile.

By repeating it many times, you’ll learn which touches your baby enjoys the most.

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La-la-la daikon

“La-La-La Daikon” hand-play song

Let’s pretend the baby is a daikon radish and play together! There are two versions—grated daikon and dried daikon—so you can enjoy it in two different ways.

With the baby lying on their back, the adult sits by the baby’s feet and gently strokes or pats the reclining baby, engaging in skin-to-skin contact as if they’re cooking.

The bright tune and quirky lyrics are entertaining, making not only the baby but also the adults naturally smile.

It’s a fun activity you can start even with a newborn in the lying-down stage, so give it a try!

nursery rhyme massage

Babies“R”Us – Nursery Rhyme Baby Massage Trial Session

The nursery rhyme known for “Ippon bashi ko-cho ko-cho.” It’s a traditional bonding game passed down through generations, where you trace the sole of the foot with your fingers and give various sensations like tickling, tapping, and pinching.

Most people are familiar with it, so you should be able to do it with no trouble.

At the end, after the part that goes “climb the stairs…,” the tickle that follows will surely make the baby giggle.

This song lets you both bond with your baby and pass down an old song, preserving culture—so please give it a try and sing it together.

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