Singing to Infants Boosts Mood and Bonding
In the "but-we-all-already-knew-that" department... 😉
Singing to Infants Boosts Mood and Bonding
A new study shows that singing to infants can significantly improve their mood and support caregiver-infant bonding.
In a randomized trial, 110 caregivers were encouraged to sing more frequently to their babies through a four-week, smartphone-based intervention.
Results revealed increased infant-directed singing, especially during soothing routines, which led to notable improvements in infants’ overall mood.
Interestingly, caregivers adopted singing as a primary soothing strategy even without being instructed to do so.
High survey completion rates demonstrated strong participant engagement and the feasibility of low-cost interventions.
The researchers are now conducting longer-term studies to explore additional health benefits and compare singing with other interactive activities like reading.