A mum has shared the magical song that has been getting her baby to sleep for the past eight months, with thousands of other mums revealing it’s also worked for them. And you’ll never guess the tune!

When our babies are unsettled and impossible to get to sleep, we’ll try almost any Old Wives’ Tale to soothe them. But this trick is super simple – no rocking, no gimmicks – just a gentle song that seems to somehow lull babies into the Land of Nod.

Mum Leah shared the tip on social media eight months ago, and has recently posted an update, saying the song still settles her baby, who is now one, to sleep.

“The song is Misty Mountain from The Hobbit”, she explained. “And it works. The last time I shared this it blew up and you wouldn’t believe the comments about how well it worked for so many parents. There’s not much I love more than a parenting win like this.”

 

Her recent post has attracted more than two thousand comments, many from parents who say the song, which features low tones and deep notes, has worked for their babies as well.

“We were on the 90th minute of trying to have the baby go to sleep, I came across this post – thought I’d try it, the instant the song started she went quiet. After five loops she was asleep. I meeeaaan whattttt,” wrote one mum.

While another explained the reasons behind the song’s calming effect.

“There is a perfectly scientific reason as to why this is calming. The deep and low tones and vibrations “tells” the nuerosystem to relax, and is slowing down the heartbeat and breathing similar to when we are sleeping. It works on adults too. Other tones can work as well, as long as the beat is steady and below 80-60 pr minute.”

If you want to try it out with your little one (or yourself) here’s a three hour loop of the song. You’re welcome!

Is there a song that always gets your baby to sleep? Let us know in the comments below. 

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