Nursery rhymes to sing to your baby! Recommended songs enjoyable from 0 months

Mom’s Slide

Mama’s slide (body play) Sit down~

The key point of the “Mama’s Slide” baby massage song is the sliding part.

Sit your child on your lap, gently support both sides under their arms, and sway their body from side to side.

For the “stairs,” slowly bend and straighten your knees to raise and lower your child’s eye level, as if they’re climbing steps.

At the end, support your child on your bent knees and let them slide down.

When changing positions, talk to your child as you move so they don’t feel anxious.

Enjoy it at a comfortable pace that suits your child’s stage of development.

Tanuki of Fist Mountain

Tanuki of Fist Mountain

“Genkotsuyama no Tanuki-san” is a traditional children’s song beloved across generations.

It’s based on familiar experiences everyone shares, like being held and falling asleep.

The song includes motions for drinking and sleeping, and because the actions match the lyrics, even very young children can learn and play along right away! Learn the cute choreography and try playing together.

For the last part of the chorus, it’s fun to add your own twist—strike your favorite pose or play rock-paper-scissors.

Under the big chestnut tree

Under the Big Chestnut Tree | Song & Dance | For Ages 2–3 | Kodomo Challenge Pocket [Shimajiro Channel Official]

“Under the Big Chestnut Tree” is a classic song in nursery schools and kindergartens.

It’s also often included in toys that play baby music, so most people have probably heard it at least once.

The simple yet big gestures that go with the cute melody are likely to delight babies whose vision isn’t fully developed yet.

Once they’re over one year old, it becomes a fun nursery rhyme you can enjoy together.

Song of a little birdLyrics by Yukihiro Takahashi / Music by Tamezo Narita

[♪ Song Anime] Little Bird’s Song (Vocals: Icchi & Naru)

As the title “Kotori no Uta” (Little Bird’s Song) suggests, it’s a very charming piece featuring the chirping of little birds.

The onomatopoeic words that represent their calls, like “pip-pi” and “chitchi,” are so unique and fun.

The sounds have a pleasant quality that even babies might perk up to.

With the playful appeal of those sounds, it would be lovely if listeners could enjoy it with cheerful, birdlike excitement!

butterfly

♪ Butterfly – Choucho | ♪ Butterfly, butterfly, alight on the rapeseed flowers [Japanese song / shoka]

The children’s song “Chōchō.” Many Japanese people grew up listening to this tune.

Even as adults, we can’t help humming it whenever spring arrives.

Please sing this quintessential spring song, “Chōchō,” to your baby as well.

After the long winter ends, it would be lovely to be able to sing it together while looking at the cherry trees!

If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands

If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands

“If You’re Happy and You Know It,” made famous by Kyu Sakamoto in 1964, has since been covered by many artists and is a classic song everyone can hum along to! Many of you may have sung it at camps or recreational events, or played the accompanying hand motions.

When singing it with a baby, gently touch their hands, feet, or cheeks in time with the lyrics.

If you’re parents looking for a song to share during precious bonding time, consider using this as a reference.

Song of a little birdLyrics by Junichi Yoda / Music by Yasushi Akutagawa

Kotori no Uta [Children’s Song] Lyrics: Junichi Yoda / Music: Yasushi Akutagawa / With choreography / With lyrics /

This piece, which gently captures the chirping of little birds, warmly embraces the hearts of young children.

Jun’ichi Yoda’s lyrics and Yasushi Akutagawa’s music blend beautifully to bring to life the image of small birds living in nature.

The onomatopoeic words in the lyrics spark children’s imaginations and make singing delightful.

Since its debut in 1954, this song has remained beloved in kindergartens and nursery schools, making it perfect for entrance ceremonies.

It helps ease the anxiety of children facing a new environment and is sure to turn their nerves into smiles through song.