Music for Baby.

As far as for around the house when he was a wee bit, just whatever was on the radio - although he seemed to have a preference for the oldies station... he liked his 50's and 60's music LOL
Now anything that he can wiggle his little butt to, he likes.
But for quiet times as a newborn and even now 20 months later... he has always listened to Rockaby baby cd's- lullaby renditions of different rock bands... Nick's favorite is the Eagles, Radiohead and No Doubt
They have tons of others including Metallica, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, AC/DC, Coldplay, The Cure, Floyd, Zepplin, U2 and the Rolling Stones... there are more but I can't think of all of them.. here is a link to the complete list
http://www.rockabyebabymusic.com/ecom2/index.php/catalog/category/view/limit/all/p/1/id/3/
As soon as we turn those on, my son either climbs up on the couch to snuggle with me... or goes in his room and snuggles in his quiet area :)

What a great idea....I print out the itunes covers all the time, and it never occurred to me use one on a scrapbook page.
I have some lovely songs to recommend:
1. "I Bid You Goodnight" - Nicolette Larson from her "Sleep, Baby Sleep" album with Linda Ronstadt doing the harmony;
2. "Little Road to Bethlehem" - Shawn Colvin from the "Holiday Songs and Lullabies" album;
3. "Watching the River Run" by Loggins and Messina;
4. "Halley Came to Jackson" by Mary Chapin Carpenter (one of my all-time favorites).
My twenty year old still loves all these songs. Have fun!

Try "Itsy Bitsy Spider" by Carly Simon
it's a baby fav. in our house
you are such an awesome mom and role model for us. the little things you give us mean a lot. thanks

Ok, so I just read through every comment--LOL No one mentioned my favorite artist which is Jim Brickman. His piano playing is so wonderful and he has a Disney Hits CD that I listen to before bed. And I'm 35!

Stevie Wonder has some great songs. Isn't she lovely is prefect for hanging together, but too fast for sleeping.

Such a great idea and I love the bunny.

Hi Ali!
I love this post as I am a nut about music for my babies. I love so many of the same songs you have for your precious little one. I must recommend "In My Arms" by Plumb. AMAZING. I am hopelessly devoted to Bruce Springsteen so my babies are growing up with his music. I love acoustic Thunder Road and Born to Run when they are tiny. My two year old sings "Girls in their Summer Clothes!" Too cute! Thanks for sharing!
Karen

I see you have some Elizabeth Mitchell songs on your list. I love her. Her song "Who's My Pretty Baby" is a favorite of mine.

I love the idea of a Baby playlist. Terrific selections. I knew about the jewelcase insert, but never thought to incorporate into a layout. What a fantastic idea!! Thanks for sharing!

"Joseph's Lullaby" by MercyMe
"The Call" by Regina Spektor (this song was played in Prince Caspian at the end)

Also, anything by Enya would be perfect for baby. My faves of hers are Orinico Flow, Only Time, Amid the Falling Snow and Carribean Blue. Those are song titles and not album titles.

I love that Renee and Jeremy album. Welcome to this World and We Are One can totally bring tears to my eyes.
Other recommendations: Dean Jones' album, Napper's Delight; Israel Kamakawiwo'ole song, Somewhere Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World (we played this song the second Lyra was born); and The Terrible Twos song Littlest Houdini
I also heartily recommend checking out the site Fids and Kamily, an awesome source for kids music that you'll love to listen to even more than they do.

I recommend
Sweet Sweet Baby by Michelle Featherstone (Fallen Down album)
My Sweet, My Lovely by Plumb
Always by Plumb
My Child by Plumb
Solomon's Song by Plumb (my all-time fave)
I really like all the songs on the album Blink by Plumb...they're lullabies with maybe a hymn thrown in but these are my personal faves.
I also like Sunny Road by Emiliana Torrini (Fisherman's Woman album)

That should have said...
I also heartily recommend checking out the site http://fidsandkamily.blogspot.com/ . It's a great resource for awesome kids music that you'll love as much (if not more) than they do.

I love Capri by Colbie Caillat. Perfect for a baby girl. It made me a bit weepy the first couple months though, music always got the baby blues in gear for me. Congratulations again and enjoy :)

I love "Push!" It was going to be the song that my husband and I were going to dance to at our wedding, but a bunch of mix-up happened and the DJ didn't get it.
We ended up dancing to "Faithfully" by Journey. Just as well. (:

Hi Ali...thanks for the list! I teach pregnant couples and am always looking for great relaxing music...one that I absolutely love is COLORS by Kira Willey. It's awesome.
Another awesome one is Corduroy by Jaymay...you will love it.

My favorite mellow sleepy-time music is pretty much any Caedmon's Call, they make me feel so good....and restful.

Some of my all time farvorite baby listening songs are by Kenny Loggins. Return to Pooh corner has great songs, many of which he wrote for his children.

What a great idea! I made a small 12 page album with a picture for each month of daughter's first year and the lyrics to the lullabyes we sang her. Having a CD of the songs would be a great addition.

I love your list! My girls' favorites were "In My Life" from the Beatles and "Never Alone" by Jim Brickman with Sara Evans. The lyrics just said everything I want them to know. They still ask for both songs several times a week when we're getting ready for bed and we sing them together.

I haven't noticed anyone mention Enya. Very soothing and relaxing!

oh fun! i made a lullaby mix for my sister's first baby and it was such a hit that i've given it to all my friends' babies since. now i'm 2 months away from having my own first baby and am revisiting the mix - such great suggestions here in your comments.
here are a couple of my favorites:
rock me to sleep by jill sobule
ooh child by beth orton
goodnight irene by johnny cash (my dad used to sing this to me)
john i love you by sinead o connor
and as many have mentioned, somewhere over the rainbow by israel k.

Oh so cool!! What a great layout that will be to look back on...I love the idea of a cd to be included.
Right now, I'm into Pandora Radio...type in your favorite artist and plays others with the same style...I've found some new favorites this way.

Oh...and love the new banner!