LittlEARS Item 14
14. When your child is sad or moody, can they be calmed down or influenced by music?
When baby cries, they are communicating that there is something they need. Sometimes even after receiving the needed item (i.e., diaper, bottle, parent), it can be difficult to return to soothing. Music helps baby soothe by connecting to familiar tunes, beats, and movement - with parent.
Example Situation
Your child cries. After changing their diaper and placing them back into the rocker, your child continues to demonstrate sadness/crying. You turn on one of your favorite songs.
This can also occur when you (the parent) sing to your child!
How to address this skill:
In the video below, the child is soothed by listening to The Spice Girls. Share information with your child:
The music is ON, I hear it!
Mama loves this song.
I see your feet kicking to the music.
Baby likes this song too!
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