Nursery rhymes to sing to your baby! Recommended songs enjoyable from 0 months
Here are some heartwarming songs recommended for babies!
Why not spend a happy time by singing along to the rhythm, enjoying your baby’s smile as you do?
Sway your body to the beat and clap your hands to the lyrics—the fun will only grow.
When babies see adults singing, they naturally open their hearts and feel your love.
Playing along with cheerful songs can also give you moments when you really feel your baby’s growth!
Enjoy a joyful music time together with your little one.
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Nursery rhymes to sing to your baby! Recommended songs you can enjoy from 0 years old (31–40)
Under the big chestnut tree
“Under the Big Chestnut Tree” is a classic song in nursery schools and kindergartens.
It’s also often included in toys that play baby music, so most people have probably heard it at least once.
The simple yet big gestures that go with the cute melody are likely to delight babies whose vision isn’t fully developed yet.
Once they’re over one year old, it becomes a fun nursery rhyme you can enjoy together.
Lalalala Cleaning Cloth
“La La La Zokin” is a gentle baby massage you can do with baby-touch movements set to a song.
Pretending your little one is a cleaning cloth (zokin), you ‘sew’ it, wring it out, and hang it to dry—just like in the lyrics.
In time with the song, you can lightly poke your baby’s body, wiggle their arms and legs, and pat with your palms.
It’s great to try when they’re a bit fussy; it can help them settle down.
Perfect for a tender bonding time between parent and child!
Let’s clap our hands
“Let’s Clap Our Hands” is a song where you can enjoy a variety of movements and expressions in time with the lyrics.
Because it also includes expressions of emotions like laughing and getting angry, it helps draw out many different facial expressions from children.
When teachers join in and express themselves while having fun, the children imitate them and show a wide range of expressions too! Seeing them trying their best to express themselves in their own way will surely bring a smile to your face.
Since it involves full-body expression, giving them a bit of space will let them move freely and express themselves more comfortably.
What color do you like?
This is a song that has been sung since 1992 on the NHK Educational TV program “Okaasan to Issho” (On Mom’s Side/With Mother) broadcast on E-tele.
Its bright, cheerful melody makes it enjoyable even for very young babies just to listen to.
Since the lyrics mention crayons of many different colors, it’s a great chance to learn color names or ask about your child’s favorite color.
Once your child starts mimicking your words, try singing while playing with crayons of the same colors—everyone will have even more fun together!
mixed juice
Let’s make mixed juice with lots of our favorite fruits! This cheerful song is called “Mixed Juice.” Many kinds of fruit appear, and each one has its own choreography, so it looks like a fun way to learn the names and move your hands and feet.
It wraps up with a big “Kanpai!” so it’d be great for everyone to say it together in unison!
Nursery rhymes to sing to your baby! Recommended songs that can be enjoyed from 0 years old (41–50)
butterfly
The children’s song “Chōchō.” Many Japanese people grew up listening to this tune.
Even as adults, we can’t help humming it whenever spring arrives.
Please sing this quintessential spring song, “Chōchō,” to your baby as well.
After the long winter ends, it would be lovely to be able to sing it together while looking at the cherry trees!
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This bright, upbeat march-style song is perfect for bonding with your child.
Released in November 1987 on the album “My Neighbor Totoro: Image Song Collection,” it is also well known as the opening theme song for Studio Ghibli’s animated film “My Neighbor Totoro.” The lyrics were written by children’s author Rieko Nakagawa, with music composed by Joe Hisaishi.
Its charm lies in the simple melody that inspires a positive mood and the warm, heartfelt lyrics.
It’s great for energetic singing with movement, making it ideal for musical play in nursery schools and kindergartens.
It’s a wonderful song you can enjoy together while facing your child, holding hands, and sharing affectionate contact.