Music & Child Development: 3 Ways Babies Benefit from Music (and Movement)!

09/29/2014

We have another great guest blog from Miss Rosie with Kindermusik about 3 ways babies benefit from music and movement!   

  Music & Child Development: 3 Ways Babies Benefit from Music (and Movement)

1. Bzzzzt! Brain development is stimulated by music and movement activities.

2. I love you, and I’m learning how to express it through speech! Bonding and language development occur simultaneously when a baby is sung to by a loved one. While both parties reap the benefits of a soft snuggle, baby is exposed to her loved one’s speech sounds, priming her for coos and babbles (speech imitation), and later, words. To a baby, a loved one’s voice is the most beautiful, comforting sound they know. 

3. Rock on! Enjoy a soothing lullaby with a gentle rock to develop baby’s vestibular (inner ear) system. Among other physical abilities, the vestibular system is responsible for balance.

I hope you enjoyed this short and sweet post. Please leave any questions/comments you may have down below. Talk to you soon!

~Miss Rosie

Rosemary Stephanson (Miss Rosie) is an online and in-person Kindermusik Educator for   Kindermusik with Kari & Friends. www.karismusic.ca