Even before I got pregnant, I used to hear Mozart’s name and other classical musicians of the classical era always connected to unborn babies brain. According to some mommies I know, classical music can actually make babies smarter. Some even call this the “Mozart Effect” because of the theory that Mozart’s classical music can make any baby a genius.
There were several researches and studies conducted to correct or prove this myth. Until now, it remains a mystery. Several studies from big universities claim that classical music can only soothe the baby inside the womb but it does not specify that it could actually make your baby an aspiring Einstein. But to mom’s who believe this Mozart effect is true, without further scientific studies but only to experience they consider this theory a fact.
When I was still about 3 months pregnant, I took the time to check on some mommy and baby forums to see how well these mommy-to-be believes that classical music can possibly make our babies smarter. And I figured, why take the time reading all these testaments when after all, classical music is still considered music and whether or not the Mozart Effect is a fact, still I’ll be able to let my baby hear all sorts of sound that makes him familiar when he’s raised out in this world.
So, giving it a try, I downloaded Mozart’s music and as early as 4mos, I started listening to it and made sure that it is loud enough for my little sea monkey to hear it. As I play Mozart’s music, I can really tell that my baby loves it. He even gives me the same kind of kick every time I play Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G Minor.
Until now, during our wee time, I either read books to him or listen to classical music. I just recently noticed that even John Mayer’s Perfectly Lonely song makes him kick very hard.
What matters is, you get to bond with your baby even if it is still inside your womb. Giving them attention and making them feel loved and welcomed is incomparable. Stimulating your child’s brain I would say, is just a matter of helping him understand the world that he will soon be living in and teaching him how to get through all the things he or she may need to face when the time comes that he’ll be on his own.Ciao!