There are a ton of sleep-deprived infants in today’s world. Only 53% of millennial parents could recall the words to “Baa Baa Black Sheep,” and only 51% can sing the entire lyrics to “Row, Row, Row Your Boat,” according to a startling new poll.
Only 35% of parents succeed in lulling their kids to sleep
In a similar vein, only 43% of 2,000 parents between the ages of 26 and 41 could correctly sing “Humpty Dumpty,” and 50% couldn’t recollect the words “Jack and Jill.” Meanwhile, only 35 percent of parents successfully lull their infant to sleep by singing “Rock-a-Bye Baby.”
More generally, only approximately 10% of parents these days never recite lullabies to their children. But, again, this is because most people mention that they either feel embarrassed or that their singing voice is terrible.
But that does not imply there isn’t any music. Whereas another responder enjoys singing The Rolling Stones, one participant confesses to singing Kanye West tunes for their child. Overall, 83 percent of parents still think singing to their child is an important part of their nighttime ritual and the practice of building a bond with them.
Even though some of the techniques could be viewed as unusual, putting a baby to sleep is a wonderful, calming moment spent between parents and babies, according to Lisa Parkhill of baby products company MAM. MAM sanctioned the study.
Most parents still tell bedtime stories to their kids
Around 90% of parents read bedtime stories to their children before sleep in addition to music, and 43% feel that this practice is more calming for their kid than singing. In addition, a good portion of parents thinks that reading alongside their children is a pleasant way to bond, which is why they believe it beneficial. Forty-six percent more people said it inspired their own creativity.
Three books, including “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” “The Gruffalo,” and “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt,” are among popular bedtime reads. Most parents who responded to the study (80%) always strive to make their child’s bedtime a calming experience by utilizing soft lighting, warm baths, and cuddly toys.
