Music you want your baby to listen to: classical, sleep music, nursery rhymes, and BGM.
We’ve gathered music you’ll want to play for your baby.
We’ll introduce a variety of options: sleep music perfect for bedtime, classical music that supports brain development, Japanese children’s songs, and background music that makes time with your baby more enjoyable.
Life with a baby can be more challenging than you expect.
Many moms and dads may find they barely have time to sleep and can’t catch a break.
In those moments, try relying on music that can ease the burden of putting your baby to sleep or make little pockets of time more enjoyable.
Music to play for babies: classical, sleep music, nursery rhymes, and BGM (1–10)
BedtimeNEW!
This is a roughly 20-minute video released around February 2026 by “Chiisana Uta,” a channel that posts children’s songs and sleep BGM.
It’s a piece that gently guides a child’s awareness from playtime into a calm nighttime mood.
As you listen to the rounded, gentle tones and unhurried tempo, children will naturally let their eyelids close.
While there’s no official tie-in with any anime, it has a familiar feel that evokes beloved characters children adore, making it very helpful for daily bedtime routines.
The track is low-stimulus and soothingly structured, so it’s recommended for families who want to relax before naps or nighttime sleep.
If you play it every day, it might help your baby develop a comforting sleep habit.
LullabyNEW!
This work, released in August 2025 as a bedtime video for infants and toddlers, fits perfectly into the calm hours of the night.
Its gentle melody and soothing rhythm quietly guide your child’s awareness into the world of dreams.
While it isn’t an explicit tie-in song for a TV anime or film, the comforting presence of Anpanman—a character beloved by everyone—offers reassurance, making it ideal for a nightly sleep routine.
With its quiet accompaniment and unhurried flow of time, this piece is also perfect for winding down after a busy day.
If you’re struggling with bedtime, try listening to it together with your child in bed at least once.
Let’s go to sleep.NEW!Kokomeron
Goodnight, brought to you by CoComelon—the kids’ brand loved around the world.
Released in 2024, it’s enjoyed as part of a roughly two-hour medley video.
Its gentle tempo and warm, rounded tones are soothing, helping children relax with ease.
The lyrics softly describe bedtime preparations and greetings, and humming along naturally eases the transition to sleep.
Why not make it a reliable companion for bedtime and add it to your daily routine?
today’s day offNEW!Saboten Takamizu Haruna
It’s a song that gently leads you into sleep, reflecting on the small happenings of the day one by one.
The vocals and narration are by singer-songwriter Haruna Takamizu (Saboten).
Released in June 2021 as an original song for TV Tokyo’s program for infants and toddlers, “Sina Pusyu,” it’s also included on the album Sina Pusyu no Uta 2.
Built on a simple structure with the same melody repeated, one of its great charms is that you can freely hum along like a parody, recalling what happened that day.
By all means, try swapping in words from events at home and sing it as if speaking slowly and gently.
Bedtime at the end of the day will become a warm time for parents and children to connect.
Rock-a-bye, sleepy babyNEW!Bonbon Akademii
Introducing BonBon Academy’s “Nenne Kororiyo,” based on a traditional lullaby that has been sung in Japan for generations.
Released as a video around the summer of 2025, this piece features simple lyrics and a gentle pentatonic melody that soothes the heart.
The video includes choreography, allowing you not only to sing but also to face your child while mimicking comforting motions.
Its calm tempo and quiet resonance make it perfect for bedtime or for soothing fussiness.
It’s recommended not only for home use but also before nap time in childcare settings.
Sleepy☆AnpanNEW!
This is a very soothing piece that evokes a tropical seaside, with gentle wave sounds and a music box timbre.
Its softly repeating melody at a steady rhythm eases a baby’s tension and helps them relax.
It’s not an official anime theme or tie-in song, but a BGM piece beloved on YouTube, released as a video of around 8 minutes and 30 seconds.
The length is neither too short nor too long, making it perfect for quiet time after reading picture books.
It’s great for daytime naps, of course, and will surely shine in nighttime bedtime routines as well.
The soft, non-piercing sound won’t just comfort children—it will naturally bring a sense of calm to caregivers too.
You might find your own eyelids closing right along with theirs.
Celtic Music CollectionBGM
Known as commercial music derived from traditional music rooted in the Nordic region, it has a distinctive style: within the rustic atmosphere typical of folk music, you can feel catchy phrases that also connect to popular music, which makes it very pleasant.
In Japan, it’s often used in games with strong fantasy elements, so many people may find the style familiar.
The melodies are lively yet tinged with melancholy and somehow calming, gently lulling babies to sleep while keeping a cheerful mood.
It’s recommended as a unique type of lullaby BGM.
