Music in the Triplet Daycare
Tunes to Set the Mood
Updated 2/5/2022
As of Week 20 with the Triplets, we do not have a TV in the day care space. I’ve got nothing against screen time, there simply isn’t a TV in that room.
It’s actually a setup that works well for me personally as I do not multitask well. Any parent knows that unexpected things can happen – good or bad – in that moment out of the day when you’re not looking.
Instead, I’m a big fan of listening to music while I care for the kids. In the case of the day care I select playlists that are appropriate for the babies, but also music I enjoy.
We recently subscribed to Apple Music and it’s playlists have brought some interesting music and artists to my attention that I wanted to share.
Tunes Set the Tone
Different times of the day call for different types of music. If it’s nap time we slow things down with lullabies, and awake time calls for more upbeat nursery rhymes.
There are plenty of timeless classics, but I’m always looking for songs/albums/artists that align with my particular music tastes. The following are discoveries I wanted to share with my readers.
Lullabies
| Artist/Album | Notes |
|---|---|
| Christina Perri | songs for rosie is a children’s album that includes lullaby versions of her top hits |
| Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star | I believe these are called “Dad friendly” lullabies. Your favorite rock, country, alternative and other chart topping hits adapted to lullabies |
| Lullabies Station on Apple Music | When you’re just looking to create a quiet atmosphere quickly, this playlist never disappoints |
Upbeat/Nursery Rhymes
| Artist | Notes |
|---|---|
| Jetty Rae | Her version of Animal Fair had me hooked |
| Divi Roxx | Thank you NPR for making me aware of Divinity Roxx. An interesting backstory, and great to have artists creating positive music for kids |
| The Laurie Berkner Band | A delightful discover for sure. Great fun. |
| Caspar Babypants | The music is fun without being too silly (as his name might suggest) |
| Mama B & Uncle T | Zoology has delightful songs about animals |
| Jasmine Ash & Bleu | Original songs for kids that are also a lot of fun for adults. Highly recommended |
| Elizabeth Mitchell | An artist with a rich musical history. Her kid’s albums are a real treat |
| At Home with the Kids | A diverse mix of popular artists singing kids songs. What’s not to love |
| School House Rock! Rocks | I grew up on School House Rock! This album has actually been in my collection since 1996, featuring covers by popular artists of the time |
| Ladybug Music | In their own words, “fun, eclectic, adult quality but kid-friendly music that makes learning easy and enjoyable for the whole family!” |
| Sin and Swoon | They call it old time country, but I think of it as an upbeat folk take on classic nursery rhymes |
| The Beatbuds | These guys have some fun kids songs with a rock edge |
| Dawn Landes | Beautiful music that fits well in our daycare playlist |
| The Juicebox Jukebox | A group that enjoys making “awesomely positive, fun, educational children’s music”. They also offer videos and books that compliment their songs |