If you’re a parent, especially with a small child, you know one of the hardest things is to get them to fall asleep. That’s why moms and dads use rocking chairs, carry infants around the house, take them for car rides, and even sing to them. While some babies doze off in the blink of the eye, others fight to go to sleep.
One mom knows this challenge all too well
Cherilee Crowless has a beautiful two-year-old daughter named Bailey Da Silva. But like a lot of babies, she’s not too keen about nap and bedtime. So, her mom came up with the idea of putting on some music, hoping it would help.
This wasn’t just any song
This mom chose “Dancing with a stranger,” performed by Sam Smith and Normani. If you’ve ever listened to any of Sam Smith’s music, you know he has a beautiful, ultra-smooth voice with a rich tone. As for Normani, her voice is as smooth as glass yet powerful. Together, they make a fantastic duo.
Two amazing artists
Born in England, Sam Smith isn’t just a popular vocalist but also a talented songwriter. While popular in his home country, his worldwide fame came in 2012 after he was featured on the single “Latch,” which came in number 11 on the UK Chart. Narmoni, on the other hand, is from the US. Her rise to stardom began the same year as Smiths but in her case, it was from performing on The X Factor.
How did Reese Witherspoon get into the mix?
The video of Bailey Da Silva as she slowly closes her eyes while singing to the music was shared by none other than Witherspoon herself. It started with Cherilee posting the video on her Instagram page. But then, this famous actress spotted it and couldn’t resist sharing so that others could experience this precious moment too.
The video went crazy
With Witherspoon’s caption of “Song of the summer? I think YES!” people wanted to know what she was referring to. In no time, others shared this sweet girl falling asleep to “Dancing with a Stranger.” The cutest part…she knows every word of the song. Before the actress shared the video, it had over 30,000 views. But since then, it’s garnered more than 3 million hits…in just one week.
This baby has great taste in music
Baily now has her own Instagram page and if you visit, you can watch additional videos of her. Although the video of her falling asleep to Sam Smith and Narmoni is among the cutest, she’s also adorable giggling around and singing to Maroon 5 and others.
Try it for yourself
The next time you need to get your child to fall asleep, you might consider playing this song. If nothing else, you can listen to it while unwinding from a hectic day of being a parent. As a matter of fact, you might first get the baby to sleep and then continue listening for your enjoyment. I like that plan. After all, both Sam Smith and Narmoni are incredible.
If you prefer something a little more upbeat, both of these artists have a slew of choices. The bottom line — whether to help a baby fall asleep, unwind after a busy day, or to enjoy fantastic music with a gathering of friends, take it from this baby, Sam Smith and Narmoni are perfect.
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