Do babies have music preference?

[labseraph]

It seems to be the "professional" opinion that babies be exposed to classical music to help their development. Does it have to be Vivaldi, Mozart and Beethoven stuff only?

I have a 16-mth old niece (known as The Chomps) in whom I have inculcated a love of classics all right ... classic rock. Ever since she was brought home from the hospital, she had

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[ultraviolet9a]

What I remember reading is that babies (even in the womb) benefit from listening to Mozart. Not any classical music, but Mozart in in specific. As for the rest, I have no idea, but yei on the classic rock. Good Chomps!!

[labseraph]

I've been telling my sister that I have a horror of my niece not appreciating auditory pleasures beyond what programmed radio stations offer. I think I have been successful *smirk*.

Glad to see you're back from your holidays with vim and Sam-smexxin'-dead-chick. This must mean that you need to go on vacation more often *nods firmly*.

[ultraviolet9a]

Vacation...mmmmm.....*homer simpson voice*