When you have a baby yourself or a close friend welcomes one, if you’re on Instagram, you can’t help but want to capture those adorable moments in your Stories, right?
This time, we’re introducing songs you can use in Instagram Stories to match those cute baby moments!
From sweet tunes that are perfect for babies to songs sung from a mother’s perspective, there are many types to choose from—pick the one that fits the scene.
Your followers watching your Stories will surely be soothed by the baby’s cuteness, too!
Let’s get started!
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Songs you can use in Instagram Stories for cute baby moments (1–10)
Thank you for being born that day.NEW!Hiropii Famirii × Qaijff
This work gently sings about the miracle of life being born and the precious days that lie ahead.
It’s a heartwarming message song created by the HiroP Family × Qaijff.
Rather than only looking back on the past, it holds the tenderness of the present moments spent with your child and wishes for the future.
The piano-centered sound and warm vocals are soothing, aren’t they? Released as a single in September 2024, it was produced as a tie-in to commemorate the birth of a new life to a family influencer.
It’s also included on the album “YOKU,” released in December 2024.
It’s perfect for those quiet moments spent watching your child sleep.
It helps you rediscover the happiness in everyday life, so please enjoy it with your family.
I Want to Protect You ~Magic of a Touch~NEW!kurisu haato
This is a song by Chris Hart with a theme that conveys love and warmth, as if gently embracing someone precious by your side.
His soft, clear voice brings out an even richer sense of compassion.
Chosen as a commercial song for the skincare brand NIVEA, this piece was included on the album “Heart Song -Special Edition-,” released in September 2013, and later featured on the single “I LOVE YOU,” released in February 2014.
It’s recommended for nights when you want to reaffirm your love for your family while watching your child sleep.
It’s also perfect for a relaxing moment for parents.
べびちゅNEW!Kawasaki Takaya
Have you ever found yourself smiling at the adorable way your child’s words sound? This song by singer-songwriter Takaya Kawasaki captures those precious everyday moments.
Inspired by a phrase his own child used to call a ladybug, it’s filled with the joy of a child discovering the world and the warm love that watches over them.
The piece premiered in February 2022 as the “monthly song” on TV Tokyo’s program for ages 0–2, “Synapusyu,” and was later included on the album “Synapusyu Jaan! to Sukusuku Kazoeuta♪.” It’s perfect for parents and guardians to hum along with during the stage when children are encountering new words.
Be sure to listen to the gentle vocals that will enrich your family time!
So CuteKim Sung Hwan
With its light and poppy vibe, this track is perfect for capturing adorable baby moments.
Released in January 2021, it has gained particular popularity on social media platforms like TikTok.
Its short length of 1 minute and 56 seconds also makes it easy to use in Instagram Stories.
The catchy melody soothes listeners, making it an excellent match for videos of a baby sleeping or smiling, enhancing the heartwarming effect.
It’s also recommended for parents who want to document their child’s growth and grandparents who wish to share their grandchildren’s moments.
Nitizyou
This track, which is also used as background music in the hugely popular anime Crayon Shin-chan, is very popular on Instagram as well.
It’s a BGM often used in Shin-chan’s everyday scenes, so many of you have probably heard it.
Although the BGM hasn’t been released on CD, it’s uploaded on YouTube and Instagram under the title “Nitizyou.” Parents of today’s babies also listened to it when they were kids, so it’s the kind of song you’ll want to use when filming your own child for Stories and more.
Since the anime is aimed at children, it suits babies perfectly, making it a recommended track for anyone who wants to post everyday moments with their baby in Stories.
Baby Shark
One of the most popular hits on YouTube for children is “Baby Shark.” There are now many variations of the video produced in different countries, but it originally came from a Korean educational brand that released it in 2016.
Featuring a shark family motif, its catchy melody and cute choreography have made it a favorite among kids.
Its popularity is evident on YouTube, where it has surpassed 15 billion views.
It’s also hugely popular on Instagram and is often used in videos featuring babies and children.
Since many people already know it, try using it when you post your baby in Stories—it will make the cuteness stand out even more.
familieMrs. GREEN APPLE
A song told from the perspective of a gentle mother, filled with the warmth of family love.
Released in August 2024, it was featured as the commercial song for Honda’s new FREED.
It sings about the bonds with loved ones and life’s journey, accompanied by a warm, comforting melody.
With Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s signature catchy sound, it’s perfect for peaceful moments with family or someone special.
Pair it with Instagram Stories capturing happy scenes—like a sleeping baby or a family outing—and it’ll make those memories even more wonderful.
Thank you for being born.fūko
This is a warm song expressing gratitude to a baby.
With a gentle melody and heartfelt lyrics, it offers comfort to listeners.
Released in March 2021, it has been loved by many, surpassing 11 million plays on social media.
The lyrics, which portray the bonds between parents and children and the joys of everyday life, perfectly reflect the feelings of caregivers watching their babies grow.
It’s also ideal as background music for Instagram Stories to share moments with your baby, sure to warm the hearts of viewers.
Why not preserve your precious memories with Kaede-ko’s soothing vocals?
Family SongHoshino Gen
This is a song in which Gen Hoshino sings with deep love for his family.
Released in August 2017, it was chosen as the theme song for Nippon TV’s Wednesday drama “Overprotected Kahoko.” Characterized by a mid-tempo feel reminiscent of late-’60s to early-’70s soul music, it warmly portrays the diversity of families and what family means in the modern era.
It conveys the feelings one gains by becoming a parent and a wish for bonds that endure even across distance, and it may resonate even more when listened to while watching a baby’s adorable expressions.
Round and round, dokkan!ROCO
It’s an exercise song you can enjoy with hand games and dancing.
It’s used on NHK E-Tele’s “Inai Inai Baa!” and is included on ROCO’s album “Kodomo Jazz Vol.
5.” The arrangement, rooted in jazz and pop, is distinctive, and the rhythmically vibrant melody is memorable.
Child-friendly phrases are repeated, making it perfect for kids to move their bodies and have fun.
It’s also a popular song in nurseries and kindergartens, so singing and dancing to it with your child is sure to create happy memories.
If you use it in your Instagram Stories, it might even bring a smile to your viewers’ faces.