The Music Effect

There is no doubt that music is relaxing, and the very existence of the lullaby is a testament to the soothing effect of music on children. Cuddletunes bears combine two essential elements of bedtime into one: a cuddly bear and calming lullabies. However, a Cuddletunes bear also provides the perfect vehicle for introducing and fostering a lifetime love of music in children. The Cuddletunes MP3 player has 973 megabytes of storage, or space for about 12 hours of music. In addition to the five lullabies included with every bear, consider uploading different kinds of music, such as classical or children’s songs.

Not only is music a huge facet of our culture and lives, but it is also important for children’s development and growth. According to research, creating a “rich sensory environment” for a child is critical to their development. When children are exposed to different stimuli, including music, their brains form bridges between neurons or strengthen existing connections. These connections, commonly referred to as neural bridges, are essential to the development of a child’s brain. Neural bridges are crucial to intellectual development, and without enough stimulation neurons can die.

Music also helps children develop critical skills. According to Gari Stein, founder of Music for Little Folks and author of The More We Get Together, music helps children learn to recognize patterns and sequences and promotes language, creativity, and memory. Learning to recognize a beat is also important to other areas of development. According to Don Campbell, author of The Mozart Effect for Children, identifying rhythm and musical beats contributes to coordination, and research shows that children with a strong sense of beat are more likely to read well.

Get creative with your Cuddletunes bear. Download your child’s favorite songs or introduce them to new music, and watch them grow and thrive!

References

Baney, Cynthia Ensign. “Wired for Sound: The Essential Connection Between Music and Development.” www.km-ajoyfulnoise.com/index.php?s=content&p=Music-and-the-Brain.

Campbell, Don. The Mozart Effect for Children.

Parenthood.com. “How Music Benefits Children.” www.parenthood.com/article-topics/how_music_benefits_children.html.

Stein, Gari. The More We Get Together: Nurturing Relationships Through Music, Play, Books and Art.