How to Use Music Books for Tummy Time, Playtime & Bedtime
Music books aren’t just fun—they’re also one of the best tools for supporting your baby’s development throughout the day. Whether it’s building core strength during tummy time, sparking movement during playtime, or winding down before bed, interactive books can bring structure, joy, and learning into everyday routines.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to use sounds books books in three key moments of your child’s day—plus why they’re a better option than screens or passive toys.
🐣 Tummy Time with Music Books
Why it’s important:
Tummy time is essential for developing neck, shoulder, and core strength—foundations for crawling and coordination. According to Pathways.org, daily tummy time can start from birth and helps prevent flat spots on the head while building key motor skills.
How to use a music book:
- Place a sound book upright in front of your baby during tummy time.
- Press a button to play a short song and catch your baby’s attention.
- Gently sway or tap to the rhythm to help them visually track movement and sound.
- Sing along or hum to provide comfort and encourage early language development.
💡 Try a calming piece like “Spring” from Vivaldi (from our I Discover Classical Music book) to keep things gentle and engaging.
🎶 Playtime with Music Books
Why it’s important:
Play is how babies and toddlers explore the world. It builds gross and fine motor skills, rhythm awareness, memory, and emotional regulation.
How to use a music book during playtime:
- Let your child press the buttons themselves to activate songs—this builds fine motor coordination and cause-and-effect learning.
- Turn on a song and turn your living room into a mini dance party!
- Use scarves, soft instruments, or clapping games to add variety and sensory play.
💡 Songs with a strong beat, like “Oh! Susanna” from our folk music sound book are perfect for movement and rhythm-based games.
Pro Tip: Our Pirouette Kids music books are made with durable board pages and easy-to-press buttons—perfect for curious little hands.
🌙 Bedtime Routine with Music Books
Why it’s important:
A consistent bedtime routine helps young children feel safe and secure—and sleep better. Music can be a powerful way to signal that it’s time to slow down and rest and part of your daily routine.
How to include a music book in your bedtime routine:
- Choose a slow, soothing song and play it softly while your child winds down.
- Read the book together slowly, focusing on one or two pages.
- Cuddle together and use the music as a gentle background while dimming the lights.
💡 “Goodnight Irene” or Chopin’s “Nocturne” from our Blues and Classical collections are ideal for this moment.
Bonus: Because Pirouette Kids music books feature short 10–15 second sound clips, they’re just long enough to engage—but not overstimulate—your child at night.
Why Music Books Work from Morning to Night
- Multisensory learning: Combines sound, visuals, and touch
- Supports development: Builds language, rhythm, focus, and motor skills
- Screen-free: Keeps babies engaged without overstimulation
- Parent-approved: Simple to use, soothing, and fun for the whole family
With just one book, you can support your baby’s growth at every stage of the day.
Music books are more than just cute—they’re a developmentally rich tool that grows with your child. Research shows that music in early childhood supports memory, focus, coordination, and emotional growth [source].
At Pirouette Kids, our interactive sound books are designed with child development in mind. With short sound clips, easy-to-press buttons, and charming animal illustrations, they’re perfect for everything from tummy time to bedtime snuggles.
