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Dutch for babies

Babies love being sung to, in any language. If you'd like Dutch to be part of your baby's world, singing simple songs together is a warm, natural way to do it. But our app is designed for children from about two, so here's how to use it sensibly before then.

Is it a good fit? Honest answer: the app is designed for children aged about 2 to 8, not for babies. With a baby, use the songs as music you listen to and sing together, not as screen time.

Audio and your voice, not a screen

Pediatric guidance, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics', generally recommends keeping screen time very limited for children under two, apart from video calls. So with a baby, play the songs as audio during cuddles, diaper changes or a walk, and sing the Dutch lines yourself. Your voice is what your baby is most interested in.

Learn alongside your baby

The months before your child is two are a great time for you to learn the songs. If you know the greetings, the good-night song and a few animals by the time your toddler starts talking, you'll be able to use Dutch naturally in everyday moments.

Keep it relaxed

There's nothing to test or track at this age. Hearing a loving voice sing in Dutch is enough.

Dutch words to start with

Words from the songs below that fit this moment. Tap one for pronunciation help and practice ideas.

EnglishDutchSounds like ≈
good morninggoedemorgenKHOO-duh-mor-khun
good nightwelterustenvel-tuh-RUS-tun
I love youik hou van jouik HOW vahn YOW
mommamaMAH-mah
dadpapaPAH-pah
Good to know about Dutch: Dutch shares a lot of vocabulary with English but has a few new sounds: the throaty g, ui and ij. Children usually copy these by ear far more easily than adults do.

Dutch songs for babies

Hand-picked from the Dutch library. Songs marked Free are part of the free first unit; the rest are Premium.

Quick tips

  • Learn the good-night song yourself and make it part of the bedtime routine.
  • Say good morning in Dutch when you get your baby up.
  • Play the songs as audio on a walk, and sing along.
  • Save the app's screen for later; it's built for ages 2 and up.

Questions parents ask

Can my baby use the app?

We don't recommend it. The app is designed for children aged about 2 to 8. Before two, listen to the songs together as audio and sing to your baby yourself.

Is it worth singing in Dutch if I'm not fluent?

Yes. Babies respond to your voice and the shared moment. Every line in the songs comes with its English meaning, so you'll know what you're singing.

Sing it in Dutch, free

The first unit, 6 greeting songs with lyrics and English translation, is free forever. No card needed. Premium unlocks all 134 songs.

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