Skill· 7mo–9mo· 2 min

Bonding through music

Boost music skills and parent-child connection. Combining music and movement during routine moments supports your baby’s emotional and physical skills while enhancing rhythm and coordination. Begin by carrying your baby and playing a soothing song.

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What you'll need

Boost music skills and parent-child connection.

How it works

  1. 1~30s

    Alright, let's get started! Begin this activity by carrying your baby while you sing to him or her. Move your baby gently from side to side, then up and down, to the beat of the song. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.

    Watch for: Baby lift their arms to be carried.

  2. 2~30s

    Great, now let's try the next part. Your little one will love it, and he or she will begin to learn to identify rhythm. While you're dancing, observe your baby's reactions, and try to respond accordingly to his or her movement and emotion. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!

    Watch for: Baby show preference for certain people.

  3. 3~30s

    One more thing to try. This way, you'll be fostering serve and return interactions that help form a secure attachment and strengthen the parent-child relationship. With this activity, you'll be stimulating your baby's brain development and his or her musical skills. How does your child handle this? What do you see?

    Watch for: Baby act differently when around familiar and unfamiliar adults.

What this develops

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