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Why music remains so close to our hearts
Whether it’s the familiar sound of a vacuum cleaner, mum singing a
nursery rhyme or a lullaby played from a cot mobile or toy, repetitive
sounds and music are a real source of comfort to baby.
In fact, the repetition found in music, lullabies and every day
household sounds are said to remind baby of their mother’s heart beat
in the womb, going on to play a key role in bonding and social
development. Research indicates that many babies who are played
classical music experience higher cognitive development, while a
strong correlation between music instruction and higher academic
performance has also been found.
Learning an instrument is known to promote concentration; co-
ordination; patience and perseverance, as well as boosting self
confidence. A study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin and
the University of California showed that when 3 and 4 year old
children were given simple piano lessons over a 6 month period, they
performed 34% better than other children in IQ tests, with researchers
concluding that music training effectively ‘jump starts’ the brain.
It’s not just by learning an instrument that music has such a positive
nursery rhymes and song tapes to your baby will help them get a feel
impact on development, hearing it is highly beneficial too. According
for the rhythm of language, long before they can understand what is
to online parenting resource Ask Baby, foetuses develop the ability to
actually being said. As they grow older, new information set to music
hear around the 5th month of pregnancy when they start to become
will be more easily remembered and singing provides a fantastic way
aware of stimuli outside of the womb. Though there are mixed views
to teach your infant colours, numbers and letters,” explains Ask Baby.
on whether or not they recognise music at this stage or that it aids in
A wide range of musical toys, cot mobiles, CD’s, DVD’s and books
development, it has a relaxing effect on mum-to-be which is also good
which provide comfort to babies while aiding in the learning and
for baby.
development of toddlers, should perhaps be accompanied by your
Music and musical instruments help to develop baby’s emotional,
own personal recommendation that music be central to a
linguistic and motor skills in a non pressurised, enjoyable way: “Playing
child’s upbringing.
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