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A baby friend of mine goes to sleep as soon as her mum has danced her around the room and turned her upside down! Her mum was singing Two Little Bats (Bounce and Rhyme 2, track 11, and episode 9 of Playsongs Playtime podcast). It ends with the grown up, holding baby securely against their upper body, bending forwards at the waist so baby is upside down. What kind of a lullaby is that? A lullaby or a livelyby??? Whatever it's called, it works. When my own little baby was de

It's one of life's great privileges to care for a baby or toddler, but knowing that doesn't also mean that it's not a bit daunting at times, Adding a touch of musical fun can boost you through the tricky times. And we've got just the soundtrack for you.   There was a little frog Give the day a boost with the Playsongs Playtime Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5KvP3cHH1ubrObsm1QDB7w?si=a480edb32a604522 Give you and your little one some music for company. You'll find

We're well into the second series of our podcast, Playsongs Playtime . We take one rhyme and one song from our collection and we guide you through playing them with your baby or toddler. Join in with us and play the games with your little one as you listen . All you need is a spare five minutes for quality time together. Here's our latest episode ~ we're dancing!

A five minute podcast of fun Playsongs Playtime  podcast ~ is now released - each episode a five minute bundle of fun to play with your...

Little babies who've developed a good grip can sometimes have an exploratory but painful grab at your nose, ears, (earing! ouch!),...

I loved the thwack on the ground of the big playground skipping rope, when I was a kid. It was heavy, and took two kids to 'caw' it. We...

Here's one of our favourite baby and toddler play rhymes, and a Little Frog  movie with the actions. It's so easy and fun to play ~ just...

Pat tummy, munch choccies, and waggle your reindeer antlers in our action special: A Christmas Pud. With little babies, you can pat their...

We are Mice-ily excited to say that all the episodes of Bagpuss Sing and Play are now available, along with all the audio which...

Introducing an exciting collaboration between Bagpuss and Playsongs...

Exploring fresh ideas for Baby Bounce and Rhymetime sessions in libraries and at home Welcome to Bounce and Rhymetime 1. It’s a special...

A rocking tocking lullaby, A Box of Clocks is sung by Kevin Graal who has made this movie to accompany it.

We made this starry rainy backing for you to explore playing with sounds while you sing. Add twinkles and rainy splashes. Little bells or...

Valentine's day Lavender and Roses for sleepy babies and toddlers. An ancient song of affection and companionship.

A friend called out for teddybear songs to use at a first birthday party.  Our Playsongs bear says these are his favourites. Teddybear...