The meaning of lullabies
A lullaby in Rus' was a ritual and carrieddifferent mysteries in itself. For the baby, the mother composed her lullaby, and it became a talisman for him. In addition to the soporific effect, this song was credited with protection from illnesses and troubles.
The lullaby needs to be sung to the baby for a few more minutes.after he falls asleepPhoto: Getty Research has shown that the effect of a lullaby on a person is similar to the effect of prayers and spells. This song acts as:
- a spell on sleep;
- conspiracy for growth and health;
- wish for wealth and prosperity in the future;
- amulet from bad influence.
Nowadays, a lullaby no longer has such functions, but its influence on the emotional state of a child cannot be overestimated.
Songs for a baby developing in the womb
It is generally accepted that a baby hears soundsmother's voice during pregnancy, and monitors her condition. Knowing about such a strong connection with the future baby, the mother tries to protect herself from worries and listens to pleasant music. "The right" music evokes peace and relaxation. When an unborn baby hears relaxing music and feels the mother's reaction, he also calms down. Such a baby will develop better in the future and will start talking earlier than his peers. When the mother herself sings a song for her child, stroking her belly, this strengthens her connection and has a therapeutic effect on the future baby. In the process of singing:
- At mum symptoms of a toxemia decrease, pressure decreases, the heart rhythm decreases.
- For the baby - this is breathing exercises that help him develop correctly. He gets more oxygen, and his heartbeat normalizes.
Even if the mother’s vocal abilities are far from perfect, her light lullaby melodies send the baby the energy of love and tenderness.
How a lullaby is useful for falling asleep quickly
An evening song has a better effect on a baby thanfairy tale. Melodic, gentle sounds affect the baby, because he feels love in them. A song is not just a story, but an appeal to the baby, a declaration of love. For a child, there is no greater guarantee of safety in this world than mother's love. It is the feeling of his own safety that immerses the baby in a calm, drowsy state, smoothly turning into sleep. It does not matter that at first he does not understand the words. He feels the intonations and mother's energy.
A baby is able to listen to music in the wombPhoto:Getty Lullaby is part of the bedtime ritual. First the baby has dinner, then plays, in the evening he is washed and finally he listens to his mother's song. This scheme of actions prepares the baby for sleep.
How a Bedtime Song for Kids Helps
A person carries the melodies of lullabies in hisheart all life. In the East they say that a bad person's mother did not sing lullabies in childhood. Even adults calm down when they hear familiar melodies. German doctors reduced the amount of anesthesia during operations by letting patients listen to these songs. Mother's songs not only calm and pacify the baby, not only strengthen his health and create a sense of security, they:
- introduce the child to the phonetics of the native language;
- open to him the world around him, including various animals and birds;
- they tell him about the dangers: "A little grey wolf will come."
- fix his place in this big world.
The last point says that the child hashis home and a loving mother, his own part of the space where he is always loved and in demand. This lays the foundation for his program for self-acceptance and success in life. A lullaby is needed by both mother and baby. It facilitates mutual understanding between relatives.
