The nursery rhymes your little one loves all day, slowed right down into soft lullabies for bedtime π These are the same familiar songs β but re-recorded quiet, slow and whisper-soft, with the bounce taken out and the warmth left in. No clapping, no sudden sounds, no sharp transitions. Just a calm voice and gentle instruments that turn a playful daytime rhyme into something your baby can fall asleep to. π Why these songs? Babies settle faster to a melody they already know. A rhyme your child has heard while playing, in the pram or in the car carries a feeling of safety with it β so when the same tune returns at night, slower and softer, it works as a signal rather than a surprise. Familiar melody, new tempo: that is the whole idea behind this playlist. π Nursery rhymes in this playlist: β’ Baa Baa Black Sheep β the classic rhyme in a hushed, sleepy rendition β’ My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean β a gentle rocking melody that follows a baby's breathing β’ Bye Baby Bunting β a soft old cradle song for the last minutes before sleep β’ Rain, Rain, Go Away β the well-loved rhyme, calmed down into a sleepy tune β’ Row, Row, Row Your Boat β slow and drifting, like the boat it sings about β’ FrΓ¨re Jacques (Are You Sleeping, Brother John) β the sleepiest nursery rhyme of them all, sung as a true lullaby π Perfect for: β’ Bedtime and night sleep β’ Naptime and calming down after a busy, over-stimulated day β’ Rocking, feeding and cuddling β’ Car rides, strollers and travel β’ Building a bedtime routine your baby starts to recognise Keep the volume low β soft enough that you can still hear your baby breathe β and let the playlist run in the background for as long as it is needed. Playing the same songs in the same order night after night is what turns them into a sleep cue: after a while, the first few notes alone tell your little one that the day is over. Sweet dreams to your little one β and a calm, restful night to you too π π Subscribe for new lullabies, soft nursery rhymes and baby sleep music every week.