How to Let a Baby Hear Music in Utero

Music can be played to babies in the womb.

Babies begin developing in utero, with the ability to hear sounds that are happening outside of the womb. Playing music to a baby in utero is an activity thought to help to stimulate the baby's developing brain. Using soft music, mothers can allow their baby to listen through headphones and feel as the baby kicks more or becomes calm and still.

Instructions

1. Purchase a music CD that you'd like to play for the baby. Classical music is commonly recommended.

2. Place the CD into a stereo system and attach a large set of headphones into the headphone port.

3. Place the headphones onto your pregnant belly and turn the music up to a soft level that isn't too loud.

4. Play the music for the baby for up to an hour daily.

Tips & Warnings

• Use gentle music for a maximum of an hour each day to avoid overstimulation of the baby.

References

• Ask Baby: Music and Development