Da Bressay Lullaby

Simply sing or hum this lovely traditional Shetland lullaby whilst gently rocking baby in your arms (as they hopefully drift off to the soothing sound and rhythm!).

Sit your little one facing you on your lap and very gently bounce them while you sing. This is a lovely song to just hold your toddler close at the end of the day, just before bed.

Although this song is about baby, 3-5 year olds will still enjoy having this sung to them at bedtime. Why not try some simple actions for the fairies, angels and a star for ‘shine over the cradle’? They might also like to help sing this to any younger siblings at bedtime.