Great Music for Kids

If those classic children's crooners (you know who we're talking about) are beginning to grate on your nerves, we can help. Here are some truly enjoyable musical arrangements, guaranteed to keep you and your child wiggling and giggling.

Baby Mozart , by I Think I Can Productions

Expose your baby to the music of Mozart. Proven to nurture verbal ability, spatial intelligence, creativity, intuition, and memory, this collection of classical music is specially arranged for little ears, but will delight adult listeners as well. Jazzabye, by Productunes

Help baby wind down after a long day with jazzy renditions of lullabye classics such as Rock-a-Bye Baby, Mockingbird, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Ten Little Indians, London Bridge, and more.

Good Morning, by CNI

Begin baby's day with cheerful tunes specially arranged for infants and toddlers. The Good Morning Album features songs sure to make baby smile, such as Morning Has Broken, Here Comes the Sun, and more.

For Crying Out Loud, by Rounder Kids

At your wits' end trying to calm a fussy baby? Try popping in a CD full of soothing, unlikely sounds such as a maternal heartbeat, restaurant ambiance, a vacuum cleaner, windshield wipers and rain, waves on a beach, and a hairdryer.

The Planet Sleeps, by Sony Wonder

This must-have collection features traditional lullabies from the four corners of the earth.

The World Sings Goodnight, by Silver Wave Records

Another wonderful collection of lullabies from around the world, all sung by native speakers -- and all very hummable.

Daddy Byes, by Imaginix

A wonderful cassette featuring lullabies sung by a man with sing-a-long songs that highlight daddy. It's full of traditional melodies--such as the "Mockingbird Song," as well as some that are destined to become childhood favorites.

A Children's Celebration of Folk Music, by Music for Little People

A compilation of classic children's songs performed by celebrated musicians, including Buckwheat Zydeco ("Crawfish Song"), Pete Seeger ("She'll be Coming Round the Mountain"), and David Grisman and Jerry Garcia ("There Ain't No Bugs on Me").

For Our Children, by Disney

Hear your favorite artists put an unforgettable spin on children's classics. You'll never forget Little Richard singing "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" or Bob Dylan singing "This Old Man."