Neha Arti 
Prenatal belly speakers have become popular among expecting parents, providing a new way to connect with their babies before birth.
With the ability to play sounds directly to the womb, you might be wondering how they work and what the advantages are.
In this guide, we’ll dive into the benefits of prenatal belly speakers, exploring how they enhance the prenatal experience for both parents and their soon-to-arrive bundle of joy.
What are Prenatal Belly Speakers?
Prenatal belly speakers allow you to share sounds with your baby while they’re still inside the womb! There are two speakers that you attach to both sides of your belly using adhesives. The device allows you to play sounds for your baby.
During each prenatal speaker session, you can play a variety of sounds to see how your baby reacts. Some parents find that their baby “reacts” to certain music, for example.
There are many possibilities when it comes to sounds you can play for your baby. Popular ideas include:
- Sharing voice messages
- Playing lullabies
- Playing your favorite music
- Reading stories
- Playing video recordings
- Playing audiobooks
Prenatal speakers are a great way for you to bond with your baby during pregnancy.
You can start using prenatal belly speakers around 18 weeks or later—about when your baby’s hearing develops. At week 24, your baby is probably more sensitive to sounds inside the womb as she’s developing quickly. By week 26, you can expect your baby to start responding to sounds and voices outside the womb. However, your baby doesn’t hear sounds like you do. The sounds are quieter and muffled inside the belly.
Benefits
There are a variety of benefits to using BabyDoppler’s Lullaby Prenatal Belly Speakers. From baby bonding to using it as a tool to introduce your culture to your baby, this device is a must-have for every parent!
Bonding
The biggest reason to try prenatal belly speakers is that it increases bonding between you and your baby. Before the kicks start, you may feel there are limited ways to connect with your baby. With belly speakers, you can carve out frequent sessions to share sounds with your baby and bond by observing her reactions.
Bonding during pregnancy may also reduce your chances of postpartum anxiety and depression. Research shows postpartum anxiety is connected to an impaired bond. Creating a strong bond during pregnancy can transfer into the postnatal period, possibly allowing you to feel better adjusted.
May reduce your stress level
Prenatal Belly Speakers may also reduce your stress level. Many people find that their stress decreases when they feel better connected to their baby. This can be almost meditative, allowing you to get out of your head and into the moment of being present with your baby.
Observe how your baby reacts
When you use your Lullaby Prenatal Belly Speakers, observe how your baby reacts to the sounds. Does she get more active? It’s fun to notice patterns between her movements and the type of sound.
Use anywhere
Lullaby Speakers are very portable and can be taken along with you wherever you go. You can use prenatal speakers:
- At home
- At work
- While travelling
Some parents love bringing their prenatal speakers to work and playing soft music for their baby while they’re in a meeting.
Share with non-pregnant partner
The non-pregnant partner has limited ways to bond with the baby before birth. Unlike the mother, who feels everything, it may not feel “real” yet to the other partner.
One way to increase bonding between baby and the non-pregnant partner is simply by talking. Although your partner might already talk to your belly, adding speakers ensures their messages are “heard” by your baby. They can have a two-way conversation by speaking and feeling for any movement.
Share with family members
Have your family members introduce themselves and share messages with your baby. Grandparents love the chance to speak to your baby and connect before birth.
If you have long-distance family members, have them send a video recording and play it to your baby. You can also use the speakers on FaceTime with friends!
Share with siblings
For young children who may not yet grasp the concept of getting a sibling, using prenatal speakers can help. Similar to using a fetal doppler to hear the heartbeat, using Lullaby Prenatal Belly Speakers can make getting a sibling feel more “real.”
One idea is to use your Prenatal Belly Speakers as an educational tool for your child, teaching them about how their sibling’s hearing is developing inside the womb. As the baby’s hearing gets stronger, your child can place their hand on your belly and feel their sibling’s reactions to varying sounds.
Voice recognition
Your baby may recall voices easier once she’s born if she gets familiar with them inside the womb. Research shows that—once born—babies can recognize their mom’s voice from the womb and they show a preference for it.
This shows that when you’re bonding with your baby, they’re also bonding with you too!
Cultural familiarity
Lullaby Prenatal Belly Speakers can be a tool to introduce your baby to your culture. As your baby’s hearing starts developing and strengthening, she can become familiar with:
- Your language
- Music
- Stories, movies, etc.
Research shows that we begin learning about voices while we’re still inside the womb. We do this by listening to our mother’s language. One study showed that babies can learn and remember elementary language sounds during the last 10 weeks of pregnancy.
P.S. Here’s another tip for bringing culture inside your womb. Your baby’s food preferences start developing before birth, so eating your culture’s foods can influence your baby’s tastes!
Get involved with baby’s development
One of the best things about using Lullaby Prenatal Belly Speakers is getting to be involved with your baby’s development. As her hearing develops and gets stronger, you will start to observe different reactions.
In the beginning, you might be sharing voice messages to your baby without much reaction. But by the end of your pregnancy, you might learn she has refined music tastes or prefers the voice of a certain family member.
Following along as your baby’s hearing develops is another way to increase bonding and make you feel closer before birth.
Get creative with sounds
Once you’ve introduced your baby to your family and talked to her for a while, consider getting a little creative with the sounds you’re playing! The sky is the limit! Think about what your baby might like, find soothing, or something you want her to become familiar with. Here are some interesting ideas to get you started:
- Nature sounds
- Positive affirmations
- Meditation music
- Create your own baby speaker playlist
Other Ways to Bond with Your Baby Before Birth
If you’re interested in prenatal speakers, you might be wondering what other activities you can do to bond with your baby before birth. Below are 5 other ideas for connecting with your unborn baby.
Use a Fetal Doppler
A fetal doppler is a pocket-sized device that allows you to hear your baby’s heartbeat from inside the womb. The fetal heart rate will also be displayed on screen. Simply glide a probe across your belly until you detect the correct noise. Many parents find that hearing a heartbeat is comforting and a great way to connect with their baby.
Respond to Baby Movements
When your baby starts kicking, respond to her by rubbing your stomach. This is a great way to “communicate” with her. She may even respond by kicking back again!
Tracking Her Progress
Another great way to feel closer to your unborn baby is to track her development. Each week, learn how big she is and the development milestones. Use the BabyDoppler app for weekly updates!
Write Letters to Your Baby
Bond with your baby by writing letters to her. Speak to her as if she’s there to listen. Although she can’t read them now, you can give them to her on her 18th birthday as a keepsake.
Get a Belly Casting Kit
Belly casting kits are fun crafts that can help you feel more connected to your baby. After you make a cast of your belly, you can decorate it with messages, paintings and photos. As suggested above, give this to your child on their 18th birthday as a keepsake!
For more ideas, read 12 Interesting Ways To Bond With Your Baby Belly.
Summary: Benefits of Prenatal Speakers
Prenatal speakers are easy to use and are a fun way to share sounds with your baby before she’s born. You can share from a curated collection of melodies or share stories, or heartfelt voice messages.
Prenatal speakers can enhance your pregnancy in numerous ways. The biggest benefit is that they provide an excellent opportunity to bond between mom, the non-pregnant partner and any siblings or family members. When your baby is born, they can recognize the voices and sounds they heard inside the womb, so get them familiar with sounds now!
