German · Babies
German for babies
Babies love being sung to, in any language. If you'd like German 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.
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 German 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 German naturally in everyday moments.
Keep it relaxed
There's nothing to test or track at this age. Hearing a loving voice sing in German is enough.
German words to start with
Words from the songs below that fit this moment. Tap one for pronunciation help and practice ideas.
| English | German | Sounds like ≈ |
|---|---|---|
| good morning | Guten Morgen | GOO-ten MOR-gen |
| good night | gute Nacht | GOO-tuh NAKHT |
| I love you | ich hab dich lieb | ikh hahp dikh LEEP |
| mom | Mama | MAH-mah |
| dad | Papa | PAH-pah |
German songs for babies
Hand-picked from the German library. Songs marked Free are part of the free first unit; the rest are Premium.
Gute Nacht
Good Night · Greetings · Free
- gute Nacht · good night
- Zeit zum Schlafen · time to sleep
- der Mond · the moon
- träumen · dream
Guten Morgen
Good Morning · Greetings · Free
- Guten Morgen · good morning
- Wie geht's dir? · how are you?
- sehr gut · very well
- danke · thank you
Ich hab dich lieb
I Love You · Family · Premium
- Ich hab dich lieb · I love you
- Herz · heart
- Küsschen · kisses
- zusammen · together
Mama und Papa
Mom and Dad · Family · Premium
- Mama · mom
- Papa · dad
- Baby · baby
- Schwester · sister
Der Mond und die Sterne
The Moon and the Stars · Nature · Premium
- Mond · moon
- Stern · star
- Nacht · night
- leuchten · to shine
Zeit zum Schlafen
Time to Sleep · At Home · Premium
- schlafen · to sleep
- Bett · bed
- Nacht · night
- Kissen · pillow
Quick tips
- Learn the good-night song yourself and make it part of the bedtime routine.
- Say good morning in German 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 German 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 German, free
The first unit, 6 greeting songs with lyrics and English translation, is free forever. No card needed. Premium unlocks all 134 songs.