Best lullabies for kids all parents need at bedtime

Lull your tot into a dream-like state with this classic lullaby that celebrates a mother's love for her baby. It's soothing, comforting and likely to elicit a few yawns from your little one. 

Help your child drift into a sweet slumber with this quintessential bedtime song. Let the stars serve as a nightlight and your good-night melody. 

The steady chant that transports you gently down the stream is bound to result in a few heavy eyelids...hopefully after one or two plays. 

Truthfully, when you have a newborn on your hands, you're certainly going to welcome a little quiet time. "Hush Little Baby" is a sweet, catchy way of sending your baby into a lengthy snooze (fingers crossed)!

No roundup of songs for kids would be complete without the mention of at least one Disney tune. This Pinocchio jingle will keep kids hopeful and make all of their dreams seem extra sweet. 

Dormez-vous, Frère Jacques? Parents can only hope that this charming French melody will result in a night without screaming or crying. Oui, oui! 

Tuck the kids in with some reassurance of how much you love them—"You Are My Sunshine" will do the trick.

When the clock boasts some frightening times, you'll be anxious to "lay thee down now and rest." Make the attempt at shuteye with this calming wish for a good night's sleep. 

Tackle your best Judy Garland impersonation and help the kids stay fast asleep with the help of this beloved song. What a wonderful world, indeed. 

Now this is a lullaby parents can really get behind. Send your little ones to sleep with a low-key track that exposes them to some epic classic rock. Honestly, is there a generation out there that doesn't appreciate The Beatles? We didn't think so. 

The name says it all in this all-too-relatable bedtime song. If only shaking that dreamland tree is easy at it seems in this melodious track. A parent can only hope!

Although adorable animals from the woods might not be tucking in the kids the way they do Cinderella, this precious Disney tune will give youngsters something to look forward to when they shut their eyes. 

If the birds, sheep, mountains and bees are snoozing, help your little tot follow suit with this sweet, pacifying song.  

Can't get your little fella to hit the hay? Give this favorite lullaby a whirl. The calming tempo will will help him catch some Zs as quickly as possible.