Music That Soothes a Crying Baby | Recommended Songs to Lull Them into a Comfortable Sleep
“Once they get grumpy, they just won’t stop crying,” “Our baby cries at night and neither Mom nor Dad can sleep.” This article introduces songs that are perfect for soothing a crying baby for anyone dealing with these concerns.
We’ve selected picks from a wide range of genres, including classical, Western pop, J-pop, children’s songs, and anime tunes.
These recommendations will put smiles on both babies and parents, so try incorporating them into your daily routine.
Music That Soothes a Crying Baby | Recommended Songs to Gently Invite Sleep (1–10)
POISON ~A world where you can’t even say what you want to say~Sorimachi Takashi
This rock number by Takashi Sorimachi—who is also active as an actor—pulls you in with a distinctive guitar melody that sticks in your ears after just one listen.
Released in July 1998, the song is well known as the theme for the drama GTO, in which he starred.
Despite the soulful, almost wailing vocals, the high-pitched guitar in the intro somehow captivates babies’ attention, while Sorimachi’s deep, resonant voice is said to bring a profound sense of comfort.
This classic is also included on the album High Life—be sure to give it a listen with your baby.
Can You Feel The Love TonightElton John
This is the theme song of the 1994 Disney film The Lion King, created by world-renowned British musician Elton John.
The lyrics are a grand love story in themselves! This award-winning classic, which took home the Academy Award for Best Original Song, blends a gently enveloping piano melody with Elton John’s emotionally resonant vocals, making it a perfect choice for soothing a baby.
Play it on nights when sleep won’t come easily or during fussy moments, and you’ll be able to enjoy a calm, relaxing time together as parent and child.
paprikaFoorin×Yonezu Kenshi
This is a cheer song written by Kenshi Yonezu for the children who will lead the future, performed by the elementary school unit Foorin.
Released in August 2018 as an NHK cheer song, it became a social phenomenon, winning the 61st Japan Record Award, among other accolades.
Its slightly nostalgic melody and bright rhythm are truly memorable! The children’s straightforward, energetic vocals are gentle on babies’ ears and will blow away anxious feelings.
It will brighten not only moments when moods are low, but also the time your whole family spends together.
Takemoto Piano commercial jingle
This is a song full of mysterious charm that became known for somehow getting babies to stop crying.
Ichirō Zaitsu’s distinctive vocals and the lively call-and-response are so much fun.
It’s said that the reason babies calm down lies in the rapid changes in the sounds—the bustling tempo shifts from the opening sound effects onward.
Like a roller coaster of sound, the unfolding variations seem to capture a baby’s attention.
When your little one gets fussy, try playing this track and humming along together as a family.
Tonton Tomato-chanSakushi: Kirakeizou, Hamada Rie / Sakkyoku: Hamada Rie
It’s a cheerful, adorable tune that makes you want to gently tap along, “ton-ton,” without thinking.
In this song, a bright red tomato character pops up full of energy, as if singing about wanting to be friends with everyone.
Its simple, bouncy melody is sure to capture a baby’s heart right away.
The piece was featured on NHK E-Tele’s “Peekaboo!” in February 2017 and is included on albums such as “Peekaboo! Kanpaai!!” It’s also known through word of mouth as a song that can calm a crying baby.
Hagoon’s Hug-Hug SongFukui Yosuke
This is a wonderfully appealing piece with a warm, lively melody that invites parent–child interaction.
Composed by Yosuke Fukui, known for crafting numerous memorable commercial jingles, it was released in August 2018 as part of the baby products brand GOO.N’s project.
Drawing on expert insights, the song skillfully weaves in sounds that capture babies’ attention, and its gradually quickening tempo helps lift fussy moods into a cheerful state.
In fact, a real-world study showed it calmed 94.3% of crying babies—music that supports moments filled with smiles for parents and children alike.
Kewpie 3-Minute Cooking Theme Song (The Parade of the Tin Soldiers)Leon Jessel
It’s a classic piece by a German composer that conjures up the image of toy soldiers marching lightly.
You’ll recognize it as the opening theme of “Kewpie 3-Minute Cooking”! Its steady rhythm and bright, buoyant melody are sure to blow away a baby’s anxious feelings.
Composed in 1897 as a piano piece and later orchestrated by the composer himself, it has been loved in Japan as the theme of a long-running cooking show since January 1963.
Play it when someone’s in a grumpy mood, and it’ll lift the spirits of both parent and child.