Falling asleep with the cutest music boxes from Ollebol & Muis
Babies can already distinguish sounds in the womb, and when they hear them often, they start to recognize these sounds. The mother's voice, but also the sound of a music box. During pregnancy, when furnishing the nursery, a music box is often chosen to match the theme of the nursery. But why is a music box really a must-have for your little one?
From when can babies listen to music?
During your pregnancy, babies already pick up the first sounds. Mama's voice, the music box played in the evening, mother's heartbeat. After birth, your newborn baby will be most captivated by sounds he or she recognizes from the womb: mama's heartbeat, mama's voice, a song that often played during pregnancy, and, of course, especially the music box you already bought during pregnancy.
Does a music box have a calming effect?
It's important to make or listen to music with your child from a young age. Singing nursery rhymes or playing a music box has a calming effect on babies. Babies prefer calm music such as nursery rhymes or classical music found in music boxes. The most popular tunes are Brahms' Lullaby and Mozart's Lullaby.
Does music have a positive effect on development?
Listening to songs and music at a young age is also good for language and speech development. This has a positive effect on your child's language development. Playing the music box also provides good training for memory and concentration. By regularly letting your baby/child listen to music, they can better distinguish between sounds and words.
Is a music box a toy?
Officially, a music box falls under the category of toys and accessories. A music box is chosen in the color or atmosphere of the nursery. The perfect accessory! But a music box often also has a beautiful shape, such as a specific animal, a car, or something else. Nowadays, you can't imagine something that can't be a music box. However, it is advisable to place this music box out of reach on a shelf or hang it by its cord. It is for looking at and listening to when your child is still very young. Music boxes often contain parts that can come loose, and safety is paramount!
Why choose a music box from Ollebol & Muis?
For years, Ollebol & Muis has been known for having unique music boxes in its assortment. All handmade music boxes are crocheted from the best materials and neatly finished. But why are they so unique? In addition to the patterns that are well-known online for a crocheted music box, we are extremely good at incorporating music boxes into cuddly toys that were not originally designed as music boxes. We can adapt the body or item so that a music box fits in. By doing this, you get unique music boxes that will certainly surprise you. Why couldn't there be a music box in a flamingo, a fox, an airplane, or a car? This way of working allows (almost) all wishes to be fulfilled. Do you have a specific idea of what your favorite music box should look like and it's not currently in stock? Email info@ollebolenmuis.nl for more information. Together we will look at what is possible and what the delivery time will be.
