Perception of the world in newborn children is somewhat different than in adults. Sound sensations of the child also differ. The newborn first weeks of life can not discern the source of sound, but he recognizes the voice of mom and the knock of her heart, with which he lived side by side all nine months. Music immerses in the world of harmony, rhythm and sound, not only adults, but also children, even those who are in the womb of the mother. From 16-20 weeks the hearing of the fetus develops to such an extent that it perceives sounds from outside. From this moment it is possible to begin development of the kid by means of music.
Influence of music on the newborn
Music should become an integral part of the upbringing of the baby, as it has a beneficial effect on his emotional sphere:
- beautiful music evokes positive emotions, and babies learn the world faster;
- Music therapy has a beneficial effect on the development of the children's brain, because thanks to it the connections between nerve cells - neurons - are activated;
- by means of music, the little woman learns to listen, and later to represent the audible.
Thus, gradually the music promotes learning to work with the image, namely, to carry out analysis and synthesis. So the baby develops different types of perception, memory and imagination. In addition, specially selected quiet music for the newborn has a calming and relaxing effect in those moments when the child is naughty or overly excited.
Which music to choose for newborns?
The selection of musical compositions for the baby must be approached very carefully. It is recognized that classical music for newborns is the most suitable and has a strong positive effect. Especially psychologists are advised to include daily to listen to the piece: "Ave Maria" by Schubert, "Winter" by Vivaldi, "Ode to Joy" by Beethoven, "Moonlight" by Debussy, "Air" by Bach, Hayden's Serenade and other classics. The "effect" of Mozart's music for newborns is also known. This phenomenon was discovered at the end of the last century. According to the research, even short-term listening to compositions by a genius composer increases intellectual indices. As for the "effect" of Mozart, music for newborns not only contributes to the development of reason, attention, creativity, but also causes a feeling of psychological comfort, as transitions in music are consonant with biorhythms of the brain. In general, Mozart's works help to identify the inner potential of a baby at an early age. Especially recommended for listening to such his works: Opera Magic Flute - Aria Papageno, Symphony No. 4d, Andante and others.
In addition, you can use soothing music for newborns before bed, during feeding or when you are restless. Useful melodies based on various sounds of nature: the sound of surf, rain, wind blowing, croaking of frogs, singing birds. Including special collections of lullaby music for newborns, you can accustom the child to the nightly ritual of going to sleep. It can be both songs and songs without words. Listening to them constantly, the kid will know that the day is over and it's time to sleep. In addition, music for the newborn's sleep will give sweet dreams and create a favorable background for relaxation. It is desirable to use quiet songs without words with interspersed sounds of living nature. However, the most recognizable and enjoyable for the newborn is the voice of the mother, who can sing funny children's songs and lullabies.
How to properly listen to music?
In order to make music only useful, it is necessary to adhere to several rules:
- Do not turn on the music loudly, as it traumatizes the tender psyche of the baby.
- Do not wear your baby's headphones - the music that sounds in this way produces a shock effect.
- When you hear each melody, watch the reaction of the crumbs. If the composition causes discomfort, it should not be turned on.
- Do not listen to heavy rock and club music.
- Cheerful and vigorous compositions include in the morning, calm - in the evening.
- The total duration of listening to music per day should not exceed one hour.
Try as often as possible to sing the newborn children's songs and lullabies, even if you have a bad ear. For the baby there is nothing pleasant and calming mother's voice.