Baby massage song. A touch-and-play song that parents and children can enjoy together.
Why not enjoy some fun interaction with your baby to gentle melodies and lively rhythms?
Here, we’ll introduce songs that are perfect for baby massage!
We’ve gathered a variety—from well-known tunes to new discoveries.
Try moving your baby’s body in time with the music and enjoy playful bonding together.
When a mother gently strokes her baby with her hands, you’ll see a delighted smile on your baby’s face.
Savor a heartwarming parent–child time with a massage full of love.
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Baby Massage Songs: Touch-and-Play Songs for Parents and Children (1–10)
somen (thin Japanese wheat noodles)
This is a baby massage song performed by stroking the body in time with the lyrics “Somen somen tsuru-tsuru.” By varying the sensations—like flowing somen, three-color somen, poured-over somen, and chilled somen—you’ll likely bring out your baby’s smiles.
Because there are no big movements and it involves gentle strokes while the baby lies down, it can be done safely from the newborn stage.
By adjusting the intensity of stimulation, toddlers can enjoy it too.
Look closely at your child’s face and touch them gently.
Mickey Mouse March
Set to the famous Mickey Mouse March, this is a baby massage song where you ask, “Where is your head?” After asking, gently tap with your hand and show your baby by saying, “Here it is, here it is, it’s right here.” You can do this with any body part like the tummy, cheeks, or bottom.
At the end, ask, “What is your name?” and lovingly say your baby’s name.
It might help them start learning their own name.
Fururira~
This is a baby massage song featuring lyrics with a rain motif.
Move the baby’s legs gently from side to side to the music, and stimulate them by expressing the intensity of the rain—like pit-pat or pouring—through touch on their body so they can feel it.
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 clear message of love.
Looking into their eyes and touching their body helps release oxytocin—often called the “happy hormone”—in the brain, soothing both of you and wrapping you in a feeling of happiness.
Baby massage songs. Touch-and-play songs that parents and children can enjoy together (11–20)
Squeezing rice balls
While matching the phrase “onigiri nigiri, nigirinco,” sway your hands left and right and gently squeeze your arms as you give a massage.
In the second verse, the lyrics change to “hokarinco,” so touch your own cheeks or mom’s cheeks to feel their warmth.
In the third verse, the lyrics change to “kororinco,” and you roll your body from side to side like turning over.
These varied stimuli can help promote sensory development, but if the baby’s neck is not yet stable, proceed with caution and do not push it.
Shopping at the bakery
This is a distinctive baby massage song that likens a baby’s face to different kinds of bread.
Gently cup the face with your hands for a sandwich, the plump cheeks are melon bread, the tiny nose is a twisted donut, and the cute ears are bread crusts—touch each part in time with the lyrics.
Occasionally give gentle pokes to the body as well, so the baby can feel which part is being touched.
Some babies may dislike having their faces touched at first, but as they get used to it, they will gradually start to smile.
Abuku-tatta
https://www.tiktok.com/@rittle0601/video/7295691233664437511When you do baby massage to the rhythm of the “Abukutatta Nietatta” song, your little one will show such a happy expression.
While singing, gently hold your child’s legs and move them, watching how they respond left, right, up, and down.
When moving the legs, don’t shake them strongly—move them gently and slowly.
For the “munch munch munch” part, lightly touch their tummy with a motion like you’re pretend-eating it; your child will love it.
For older babies, it’s also fun to pick up the pace a bit!
Tickle Tickle Train
https://www.tiktok.com/@rittle0601/video/7268236524326554882Do you know the song “Kochokochō Densha” (Tickle-Tickle Train), which is great for baby massage? While gently touching your child’s tummy, move your hands up and down.
For the part that goes “This way? That way?”, move your child’s arms slightly to the left and right.
The key moment is at the terminal station.
Gently tickle your child’s tummy and sides.
It might bring out a big smile! At the terminal station, it’s recommended to change the spot—like the feet, cheeks, or back—depending on which way your child’s body is facing at the time.