You've probably heard the phrase "Mozart Effect," a phrase usually associated with images of pregnant women placing headphones over their pregnant bellies. She is convinced that by playing classical music to her unborn child she is increasing the child's chances of being smarter. Is she wasting her time? No way! Newborns do respond to music and other auditory stimulation even in the woman, studies have shown. Although there may or may not be a connection between auditory stimulation and intelligence, there has been a connection made between playing music for an unborn baby and a discernible response.
Even after the child is born, the positive effect of music has been proven. By the time a baby is born he is already about to recognize familiar tunes and songs, and he can distinguish between the voices of his parents and those of other people. Babies show a significant affinity for a song sung by a familiar voice, and have a preference for certain types of music.
By the time the baby celebrates her first birthday, she will be able to understand how music is made, in that she will understand the cause-and-effect principles involved in making music with a simple toy such as a drum or a rattle. That's pretty impressive!
What's more, music can soothe a child to sleep, spark her creativity, and provide a lively backdrop to other activities.
So, what does all this have to do with us? We understand the value of music in the life of a child, and we carry a variety of CDs chosen with baby in mind.
For those sleepy times, the CD "Carousel Dreams: A Collection of Lullabies" is the perfect way to help your little one drift off to sleep. This multi-award winning disc is the perfect gift for baby showers, the birth of a baby, mother's day, birthdays, or for inclusion in a baby gift basket.
The stirring original songs on this CD will send baby off to dreamland in no time. The first half of the CD features vocal selections, and the latter half features instrumental pieces, allowing you to soothe baby with your own voice as you sing along.
Whether you are looking for the perfect CD to enjoy with your own child, or for the perfect gift for new or expectant parents, "Carousel Dreams" is just the thing. Get it as part of a CD and Brag Book Gift Set or on its own. Either way, you will enjoy spending music-filled times with your little one.
