Why It Works
Your brain hears the song and starts to relax. The rhythm of the music feels like a heartbeat, which makes you feel calm, just like when you're in your mother's arms.
Examples
- A baby hears her mom sing a soft lullaby and feels safe enough to fall asleep.
- Your dad sings you your favorite lullaby every night, now just hearing it makes you sleepy.
- You listen to the same lullaby before bed every week, and eventually, you don’t even need music anymore, just the sound of your mom’s voice.
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See also
- What Makes Some Foods Go Bad Faster Than Others?
- Why Do We Need Sleep?
- What are antibiotics?
- Why Do Some People Fall Asleep Easily and Others Struggle?
- Why Do People Talk in Their Sleep?
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