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Sleep Baby Sleep

Song type: Calm, Face to face
Audience: Baby, Families, 3-5, Toddler

Song and rhyme words

Sleep baby sleep

Sleep baby sleep

Father tends the sheep

Mother rocks the dreamland tree

And down come all the dreams for thee.

How to share this song with babies

Comfort your baby as you gaze into their eyes and sway them gently in your arms.

How to share this song with toddlers

Cuddle up close to sing this song at any time of day to soothe and reassure your toddler.

How to share this song with 3-5-year-olds

Your child could choose a special toy to rock and join in with you while singing this song at bedtime. Try adding some actions for sleep, baby and tree!

Performed by Karen Clark, National Youth Choir of Scotland (NYCOS)