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Baby hello song
Sing a gentle made-up hello song while holding your awake baby.
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Age: Birth–12 months; choose for the individual child.
Set up: Sit comfortably and hold your awake baby securely, supporting their head and neck.
Adult's role: Stay with your baby, sing softly and pause when they turn away, become tired or need comfort.
Let's make it happen
- Look at your baby and sing a soft hello using their name or a familiar word.
- Pause to notice a look, movement or sound, then respond with another gentle phrase.
- Finish when your baby needs a break and offer a cuddle.
Make it simpler: Hum one short tune and let your baby listen.
Clean up: No cleanup needed.
Keep your baby supported and supervised. If they become sleepy, place them on their back in their own clear, firm, flat sleep space.