Why you should sing to your toddler everyday?

By Cindy Chuah | Last Reviewed 9 July 2019

I do not have a beautiful voice like Celine Dion or Taylor Swift.

I never had professional training.

People used to laugh at my horrible, out-of-tune singing.

BUT, all these did not stop me from singing to my toddlers and believe it or not, THEY ENJOY LISTENING TO ME SING!

I myself enjoy singing to my toddlers EVERYDAY because…

· Introduce new words

· Teach them practical concepts – loud, soft, quiet, fast, slow

· A cue for transitions – wake up, go to bed, mealtime, wash hands, outdoor play

· Allow for emotions expression – happy, sad, angry

· Soothing effect

· Improve body parts coordination – move with the music

· most importantly, it enhances the LOVE bond between you and your toddler

After many trial and errors, I realise talking to them does not attract their attention as much as singing to them. (or am I obsessed with singing? surely not!)

My top songs list:

Baby Shark – Yes! It is still their all-time favourite and I sing it everyday.

Wheels on the Bus

If You’re Happy and You Know It

Barney I Love You

Skidamarink

Happy Birthday – who says we cannot celebrate birthdays everyday?

Mr Sun, Sun, Mister Golden Sun

Rain Rain Go Away

Old McDonald

Baa Baa Black Sheep

Mary Had A Little Lamb

Itsy Bitsy Spider

Do You Know the Muffin Man?

Don’t worry too much about how you sound.

Trust me, when you see the smile on your toddler’s face, no matter how good or bad your singing is, it is all worth it!