Song of choice for parents

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   glenn wallaceposted 12 years ago

   What's your go-to song to sing to your child for soothing/bedtime?
   
   My wife opts for Rainbow Connection, while I tend to go reggae with Don't Worry. I'm curious about what other parents use, and if it's handed down generationally?

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      miguel91posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      To be honest. . . Every child is different. Some like humming more than singing. Others would prefer a noise. All ages are different, but mine would prefer humming more than singing. I hum all of the nursery rhymes at least once to get them to sleep.

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      shea duaneposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Smile... always Smile

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      mathairposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      It's got to be "Oh Mr Sun, Sun, Mr Golden Sun please shine down on me. I sing this to my little pre-schooler in the morning and it always puts a smile on her face. She finds it hard to get going in the mornings (like me!) so we sing this on our journey to playschool and she arrives there in good form. I have posted a video of this song on my blog.

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         mathairposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Sorry - i didn't see the whole post - didn't realise you were looking for a bedtime song!!

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      danajconnellyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Goodnight My Love - Ella Fitzgerald and Moon Moon - Laurie Berkner

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   Ivorwenposted 12 years ago

   I use to sing all sorts of children's songs, hymns and lullabies to my boys to get them to clam down at night, but lately, the song that they love to hear is Enter Sandman:
   "Say your prayers, little one. Don't forget my son, to include everyone..."
   
   You should see the smiles on their faces as they grab their pillows tight and pretend to sleep with one eye open.

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   Wheels2sticksposted 12 years ago

   Now I lay me down to sleep prayer that we sing song, twinkle twinkle, and finish off with Jesus loves me.

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   RNMSNposted 12 years ago

   Maverick, Rawhide and Mockingbird

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   ThePracticalMommyposted 12 years ago

   Both of my kids loved Twinkle Twinkle, Jesus Loves Me, You Are My Sunshine and Angels Watching Over Me. My daughter really likes the Itsy Bitsy Spider for bedtime..

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   Anne Pettitposted 12 years ago

   Mr Moon, mr moon
   You're out too soon
   The sun is still in the sky
   Go back to your bed, and
   Cover up your head. and
   Wait til the day goes bye yi yi
   
   
   
   Even moms who cant sing can sing this one.

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   glenn wallaceposted 12 years ago

   Thanks for all the replies!
   
   Wonderful suggestions all. I love Ella, and will have to look that one up ... although me singing it would probably put poor Ms. Fitzgerald into a coffin spin.

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