Babies and kids will smile! A heartwarming collection of songs for children
Is there a song that makes you want to hum along as you watch your child sleep? In those moments of meeting a new life and witnessing day-to-day growth, music quietly stays by your side.
In this article, we introduce songs for babies and children, as well as numbers that carry the feelings parents want to share.
It’s the perfect playlist not only for those looking for songs for kids, but also for anyone who wants to make family time more colorful.
Be sure to find your new favorite track!
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Smiles for babies and kids! A heartwarming collection of songs for children (71–80)
nursery rhyme massage
The nursery rhyme famous for “Ippon-bashi ko-cho ko-cho.” It’s a traditional baby massage song where you trace the sole of the foot with your finger and give various sensations—tickling, tapping, pinching, and more.
Since most people know it, you should be able to do it with ease.
At the very end, after “climbing the stairs…,” the tickle is sure to make your baby giggle.
It’s a way to connect with your baby and nurture your bond, and to pass down an old song and preserve our culture.
Please give this song a try and enjoy both.
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.
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.
Babies and kids will smile! A heartwarming song collection for children (81–90)
Mom’s Slide
The key point of the “Mama’s Slide” baby massage song is the sliding part.
Sit your child on your lap, gently support both sides under their arms, and sway their body from side to side.
For the “stairs,” slowly bend and straighten your knees to raise and lower your child’s eye level, as if they’re climbing steps.
At the end, support your child on your bent knees and let them slide down.
When changing positions, talk to your child as you move so they don’t feel anxious.
Enjoy it at a comfortable pace that suits your child’s stage of development.
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.
Seven-year-old child
Since the Taisho era, the children’s song “Nanatsu no Ko” has been passed down across generations.
It’s also known for the parody versions that became popular on comedy shows in the 1980s, so chances are everyone has heard it at least once.
The lyrics express a parent crow’s love for its chicks as it calls to them, thinking, “How cute, how cute.” I hope you’ll sing this classic, old-fashioned Japanese nursery rhyme to your little ones.
If you’re looking for lullabies to sing to a baby, be sure to check it out.
I won’t forget.D‐51
Introducing a heartwarming ballad that portrays the boundless love from parent to child.
Performed by D-51 on “Minna no Uta,” this piece resonated with gentle vocals on NHK.
From the moment of a child’s birth, to their first smile, to the memory of holding their tiny hand, the joys of parenting come through on a tender melody that reaches the heart.
First broadcast in February 2018, it has brought comfort to many parents and children, accompanied by warm, animated visuals.
The song is also included on the album “Late Summer,” and a cover version by Mr.Children garnered attention as well.
Why not preserve your child’s growth with video to go along with the music? It’s a perfect song for this precious time that lets you feel the wonder of parenting.