Lullabies for Babies – Best Music for Baby (Including Classical)

One of the best ways to stimulate a very young child is through music. Lullabies for babies is wonderful for their brains and personal development.

Written by Genevieve Howland
Updated on May 27, 2024

Sleeping baby listening to Lullabies for Babies Best Music for Baby including Classical and Christian and Streaming

Since it’s been 5 years since I had a newborn, I’m a little rusty on how to play with babies. One of the best ways to stimulate a very young child is through music. Lullabies for babies, classical music for babies and really any music for babies is wonderful for their brains and personal development.

I reached out to YOU regarding what you thought was the best music for babies and WOW did you deliver!

Here are some of the most popular responses…

Best Music for Babies

There are so many different types of music for baby these days—classical, lullabies, Christian, pop… you name it.

Best Of Raffi by Raffi

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Best Of Raffi

When I’m With You by JJ Heller

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When I'm With You

Sing: Creation Songs by Ellie Holcomb

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Sing: Creation Songs

You Are My Little Bird by Elizabeth Mitchell

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You Are My Little Bird

Classical Peace by Dino Kartsonakis

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Classical Peace

The Justine Clarke Show! by Justine Clarke

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The Justine Clarke Show!

Strawberry Wind by Jessie Baylin

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Strawberry Wind

Lovely Sleepy Baby and the Sea by Raimond Lap

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Lovely Sleepy Baby and the Sea

Sing-A-Longs And Lullabies For The Film Curious George by Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson And Friends: Sing-A-Longs And Lullabies For The Film Curious George by Jack Johnson

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Sing-A-Longs And Lullabies For The Film Curious George

Overcome by David Nevue

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Overcome

A Delicate Joy by David Nevue

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A Delicate Joy

Kids World Party by Putumayo Kids Presents

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Kids World Party

The Disney Songbook by Jim Brickman

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The Disney Songbook

Piano Lullabies: Baby’s Bedtime Favorites by Jim Brickman

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Piano Lullabies Baby's Bedtime Favorites

Mr. Music’s Sing-Along by Lifekids

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Mr. Music’s Sing-Along

Truth Love Creation by Reema Datta

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Truth Love Creation

Feeling Good Today! by Snatam Kaur

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Feeling Good Today!

Odds & Ends by Andrew & Polly

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Odds & Ends by Andrew & Polly

Diez Deditos by José-Luis Orozco

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Diez Deditos

Best Lullabies for Babies

Lullabies are great for playing during nap time or other quiet periods throughout the day.

It’s A Big World by Renee & Jeremy

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It's A Big World

Lullaby Renditions of The Beatles by Rockabye Baby!

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Lullaby Renditions of The Beatles

A Child’s Gift of Lullabies by Emile Pandolfi

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A Child's Gift of Lullabies

Wholetones: Life, Love & Lullabies by Michael S. Tyrrell

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Wholetones Life, Love & Lullabies

Native American Flute by Lullaby Tribe, Jessita Reyes

Native American Flute for Sleep & Relaxation with Sounds of Nature (For Massage, New Age, Spa & Deep Sleep Therapy) by Lullaby Tribe, Jessita Reyes

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Native American Flute

Lullaby by Jewel

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Lullaby

Best Classical Music for Babies

Classical music is another great option for quite times during the day.

Bedtime Bach: Classical Lullabies for Babies by Classical Lullabies

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Bedtime Bach Classical Lullabies for Babies

Chopin: The Piano Works by Vladimir Ashkenazy

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Chopin The Piano Works

Celtic Harp & Other Lullabies by Kevin Roth & Janet Jackson Witman

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Celtic Harp & Other Lullabies

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons by Itzhak Perlman

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Vivaldi The Four Seasons

HBO presents Classical Baby

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Classical Baby

Mozart For Your Mind by Set Your Life To Music

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Mozart For Your Mind

Baby Bach by Baby Einstein

Baby Bach - Music to Stimulate Your Baby's Brain by Baby Einstein

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Baby Bach

Baby Mozart by Baby Einstein

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Baby Mozart

Baby Bach & Baby Beethoven by Baby Einstein

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Baby Bach & Baby Beethoven

Best Christian Music for Babies

Christian music is a great way to reap the benefits of music, but also introduce your baby to your faith from an early age.

Be Held: Lullabies For The Beloved by Christy Nockels

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Be Held: Lullabies For The Beloved

Wee Sing Bible Songs

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Wee Sing Bible Songs

Hidden in My Heart by Scripture Lullabies

Hidden in My Heart (A Lullaby Journey Through Scripture) by Scripture Lullabies

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Hidden in My Heart

Sleep Baby Sleep by Ken Blount

Sleep Baby Sleep: Christian Lullabies to Sing Over Little Ones by Ken Blount

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Sleep Baby Sleep

When You Lie Down: Lullabies and Scripture Songs by Seeds Family Worship

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When You Lie Down

Piano Lullabies by Hillsong Kids Jr.

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Piano Lullabies

Without Words: Synesthesia by Bethel Music

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Without Words Synesthesia by Bethel Music

Best Pop Music for Babies

If you love pop music, but don’t necessarily want your baby listening to the radio, these are great options.

Legend: The Best Of Bob Marley And The Wailers by Bob Marley

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Bob Marley

I Love You Too by Ziggy Marley

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I Love You Too

Dark Sky Island (Deluxe) by Enya

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Dark Sky Island (Deluxe)

Trouble by Ray LaMontagne

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Trouble

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac

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Rumours

Thriller by Michael Jackson

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Michael Jackson

Boynton’s Greatest Hit by Sandra Boynton

Boynton's Greatest Hits: Volume II (The Going to Bed Book, Horns to Toes, Opposites, But Not the Hippopotamus) by Sandra Boynton

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Boynton's Greatest Hits

Essential Original Albums by Elvis Presley

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Essential Original Albums by Elvis Presley

Streaming Music Playlists for Babies

There are so many ways to listen to music, but streaming is a great option, since you can save and organize playlists, and then access them from just about anywhere in the world. You can also share your playlists with all of your friends and their kids, too!

Apple Music Baby Playlists

Spotify Baby Music Playlists

Pandora Baby Music Playlists

Benefits of Music for Babies

Why do we care what the best music for babies is? Because, music can:

Enhance mood (Bye, bye fussy baby?): Classical music is anecdotally connected to reduced stress levels, but studies show that this is true—even during medical procedures.
Boost memory: Studies show that students who listen to classical music score better on tests. And guess what? This applies to babies learning about the world, too. (source, source) Music training helps improve brain function by creating more connections within the brain. (source)
Lower blood pressure: Classical music for babies can even lower blood pressure and relieve pain! (Is baby teething? Pop on Mozart!) (Source)
Improve language skills: When baby listens to music, they picks up on the “rhythm, timbral contracts, and melodic contour,” which later help them focus on the syntax and semantics of the language. (source) Basically, music helps baby dissect how language is put together.
Improve sleep quality: Classical music can help boost the quality of sleep baby gets. (source) Playing music also masks “house noises” that can disturb a sleeping baby. White noise machines do the same thing, but classical music is a great alternative if you’re traveling.

How About You?

Now I would love to hear from YOU, our readers. What do you think is the best music for babies? Or best lullabies for babies? Or best classical music for babies? Share with us so we can add to our list!

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About the Author

Genevieve Howland is a doula and childbirth educator. She is the bestselling author of The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth and creator of the Mama Natural Birth Course. A mother of three, graduate of the University of Colorado, and YouTuber with over 135,000,000 views, she helps mothers and moms-to-be lead healthier and more natural lives.

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Alleyne Long Nov 5 at 3:53 pm

This is great! Thank you.

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Rebecca Hollingsworth Nov 16 at 1:05 pm

As well the piano concerto 21 by Mozart.

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Rebecca Hollingsworth Nov 16 at 1:04 pm

We really like the lullaby by Trout fishing in America. There other songs are fun too.
I like the Wombles
The song Happy by Pharrell Williams is a hot right now.
And with every diaper change we sing Ladybug picnic by Elisabeth Mitchel

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Kassy Nov 16 at 12:39 pm

Casper Babypants! He has a ton of fun music for babies and kiddos. He also has 2 albums for sleepy time. ❤!

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