Unlike other forms of caregiving mothers singing to their babies is a universal behavior and new research shows that the act could be mutually beneficial for both the mother and the child. While the songs provide the babies much-needed sensory stimulation that can focus their attention the act of singing can help mothers bond with their babies and also fight postpartum depression the study said. Mothers experience a much-needed distraction from the negative emotions and thoughts associated with depression while also feeling empowered as a parent. The study published in the Journal of Music Therapy also explored the acoustic parameters
