Playtime is a great way for your babe to explore the world around them. The Playtime Collection by aden + anais is designed to provide a front row seat to your child’s discoveries + skill building. #proudparent moments await as your little surpasses their tummy time record or recognizes their reflection in the activity gym mirror.
We’ve selected feel-good tunes from Rihanna, Bieber, Carly Rae + more to create a soundtrack you’ll want to sing along to… and we encourage it! Babies love hearing you sing + it’s a great way for them to begin developing language skills.
Playtime tunes can definitely be all fun and games, but listening to music can help your baby grow in every possible way! Recent studies have shown that music effects the physical, emotionals and intellectual development of babies and children and strengthens cognitive and sensory development.
- Sensory and stimulation: Music engages multiple senses simultaneously, including hearing, sight, and touch. Exposing your baby to different types of music can stimulate their sensory development and enhance their cognitive abilities. They can listen to the sounds, watch your movements, and even feel the vibrations of the music.
- Language and communication development: Music often incorporates rhythm, melody, and lyrics, which can help with language acquisition and communication skills. Singing songs or playing music with simple lyrics can introduce your baby to new sounds, words, and patterns of speech, promoting early language development.
- Emotional and social development: Music has the power to evoke emotions and create connections. Singing or playing music together with your baby can strengthen the parent-child bond and promote positive emotional experiences. It can also enhance social interaction as you engage in musical activities together, fostering communication and shared experiences.
- Cognitive development: Listening to music can stimulate various areas of the brain, promoting cognitive development in babies. Musical experiences can improve memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. The patterns and rhythms in music can help with auditory processing and pattern recognition, which are important for early cognitive abilities.
- Motor skill development: Engaging with music often involves movement and physical actions. Babies can respond to music by bouncing, clapping, or swaying, which helps develop their gross motor skills. They can also explore musical instruments or toys, enhancing their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
“My son and I sing and dance to “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake all the time. It’s so catchy and fun…definitely a family favorite!”
- Wendy Chan, Email Marketing Manager at Aden + Anais
featuring aden + anais baby playmat
A fun, feel-good playlist to have some fun with (and sing to) your babe - inspired by our Playtime Collection
- Little of Your Love - HAIM
- Friends (ft. Bon Iver) - Francis & The Lights
- Dancing In The Dark - Rihanna
- Cake By The Ocean - DNCE
- Sunday Best - Surfaces
- The Sound - The 1975
- Baby - Justin Bieber
- What a Man Gotta Do - Jonas Brothers
- All Things - Betty Who
- Almost - Hozier
- Work This Body - WALK THE MOON
- Better Together - Jack Johnson
- Cut To The Feeling - Carly Rae Jepsen
- Geronimo - Sheppard
- Dancing on Glass - St. Lucia
- 123456 - Fitz and The Tantrum17. Happy - Pharrell
- Better When I’m Dancin - Meghan Trainor
- Can’t Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake
- Breathe, Be Happy - Tep No
- Fly Away - Tones and I
- I Love You Always Forever - Betty Who
- Love on Top - Beyonce
And to make it even easier, you can play the music from this post below or find and save the playlist on spotify.