Birthday Party is a very special album. Not only is it a celebration of all the hard work our team has put into each album, but it also has something for everyone. Whether you’re a Daft Punk fan or Dee-lite addict, our 10th Anniversary album is sure to please the whole house. So take a look below to see what others have been saying, and don’t forget to purchase your own!

PRESS

Vibe
Enter Rockabye Baby!, a company that has turned popular songs over the years into lullabies you can use to take your newborn to dreamville…To celebrate its 10th year in the business, the company will release Birthday Party, with renditions of pop, disco, hip-hop rock tracks like Micheal Jackson’s “Rock With You,” “Celebration” by Kool & The Gang and The Black Eyed Peas’s “Let’s Get It Started”…The first single from the Oct. 14 release is “Hey Ya!,” one of the infectious songs from 2003 and Outkast’s Grammy-winning release, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. Infused with bells and a piano, the song takes on a new light.

SPIN
The children’s lullaby remix you can stream below doesn’t have James Murphy’s sentimentalism or ambition. But Murphy isn’t this adorable. The children’s lullaby label Rockabye Baby recorded the redo for a compilation that will celebrate its tenth anniversary.

Exclaim!
While LCD Soundsystem have yet to deliver the goods on the group’s forthcoming comeback album, their fans can stop being crybabies about it and instead take solace in this lullaby version of their song “All My Friends.”…The lullaby version of the track is built on plucky strings and gentle, soothing keyboards. It’s sort of a cross between the Rugrats theme and the most precious moments of early 2000s IDM.

Yahoo
The latest release from the upcoming Birthday Party album is a lullaby rendition of LCD Soundsystem’s “All My Friends.” The original version is a pretty upbeat track led mainly by piano. This new lullaby version is far more delicate, with the soft tone of a xylophone as it’s leading instrument. Thanks to Rockabye Baby, LCD Soundsystem fans can listen to their favorite band without worrying about waking the baby.

Stereogum
Rockabye Baby — the LA-based company who puts out lullaby versions of popular songs — has been doing its thing for 10 years now, and they’re putting out a special Birthday Partycompilation to celebrate their birthday…Also included on the new compilation is a cover of LCD Soundsystem’s “All My Friends,” which I am personally very excited to hear.

Read more mentions in Pitchfork and NME.

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It’s been a few months since we announced our latest release, Lullaby Renditions of Adele. Since then, we can’t help but keep it on repeat (we mix in Bad Girl RiRi on occasion as well). With the CD to play at home and Spotify for on-the-go, it’s as though Adele is always there when we need her. There is no denying that these lullabies are perfect for your baby, but they’re also ideal for new moms and dads. So grab a glass of wine, hold back the tears, watch our video for the track “Hello” and check out some of the press Rockabye Baby’s Adele album has received.

Billboard
… Lullaby Renditions of Adele will feature hits such as “Hello,” “Rolling in the Deep” and “Chasing Pavements,” all of which have been reworked to help restless newborns get down for sleepy time (or as background music, if you like).

Teen Vogue:
From “Hello” to “Make You Feel My Love,” all of your favorites are being turned into the lullaby playlist of your dreams. Though the British star is the perfect singer for this project, artists including Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Maroon 5 have all had their tunes turned into bedtime listening. Who knew there were already so many epic lullaby albums out there?

Basically, forget counting sheep or the typical “Rock-a-Bye Baby” and opt for Adele’s incredible music instead!

Nerdist
Obviously the most significant part of Adele’s mystique is her superhuman vocal prowess, so an Adele rendition without her voice seems a little strange, but it totally works here. Trying to find someone to emulate her voice would have been a trap of the Kidz Bop variety for this cute little series. Instead it successfully offers a calming take on the instinctive catchiness of Adele’s best songs throughout her career.

PopCrush
And if you’re anything like me, you’ll be charmed to hear that the Grammy Award-winning songstress’ many hits will soon literally be available in the form of lullabies, perfect for coaxing your tiny pop-stans-in-the-making to bed.

Other notable outlets:

Entertainment Weekly

Refinery 29

NY Daily News

Yahoo Music 

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Rihanna joined the Rockabye family in April and we’ve been jamming out to her ever since. And since the album is on Spotify, it’s especially easy to put those kiddos down for a nap while you’re on the go. Glad we’re not the only ones who love our lullaby renditions of Ri Ri

Slate

“If you’ve got a preternaturally hip baby and are looking for some new tunes to lull them to sleep, look no further than Lullaby Renditions of Rihanna…They’re all delightful—the cover of stripper anthem “Pour It Up” is a highlight…”

Jezebel

“Now that you all know my important stance on baby music, I’m going to make the argument that this album of Rihanna songs converted to lullabies for babies is straight flames, whether one is a baby or an adult. It is the least ageist baby music I have ever heard, and not just because Rihanna makes great music…”

PaperMag

“Okay, lowkey, Rockabye Baby’s been making some amazing lullabies out of heart-racingly hyped songs…they may have just dropped their greatest sleeper hit yet with today’s release of Lullaby Renditions of Rihanna, which — yes — translates all of her biggest hits into soothing zzz-fodder.”

Hello Giggles

“It turns out that Rihanna’s music actually works amazingly as lullabies and we’re kind of in love…So if you’re craving some RiRi but also need your little one to fall asleep you’ve got the perfect album.”

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I continued my heavy workload when D turned 2 and transitioned into full-time preschool. From 8 a.m.–6 p.m. she was at school, thriving I must say, and continued to spend (slightly more waking hours in the care of other people than her parents. By 2½ she was more active than ever, sleeping less, and wanting me more. At the same time, I wanted to be there more. (Leading up to this I had two miscarriages, which may explain what came next.) As the year went on, I started to “break up” with my other “kids”/jobs to give me more time to spend with D. Not having my full-time salary was tough, but the extra quality time with my daughter was worth it.

By her 3rd birthday, I thought I had struck the perfect balance. I was able to make it to all her big school functions during the day, befriend a ton of parents at her school, and occasionally take her out of school for mama time. Soon weekends became all about her: dance classes, play dates, birthday parties, etc. At first I thought, this is awesome. But months later something happened. I started having problems breathing, would have days when I couldn’t stop crying…I just couldn’t cope, despite the fact my life seemed less stressful than ever.

I thought I was sick. I got blood work done and my chest X-rayed, and, physically, everything was fine. My diagnosis? Anxiety. The treatment? Medication and/or exercise. When I asked my doctor to try to explain to me what was going on with me, he said something to the effect that sometimes there’s just a “disconnect.” He didn’t push taking anti-anxiety medication, but said I could try it to see if it helped. I was hesitant about taking anything, but I didn’t know what to do.

I quit one part-time job that required an hour commute each way, thinking that would do it, but it didn’t. And more exercise seemed to make me more anxious. I waited several weeks, and many “episodes,” before I did finally call up my doctor to say, “Hey, let me try it.”

A couple months later, I could breathe again.

Why am I sharing all this? Giving up things to be with my daughter, to be that parent who was there for everything made me happy when I was with her, but when she wasn’t around, I felt like a mess. What I haven’t mentioned is that at that point, the longest I’d gone without seeing my daughter since she was born was 24 hours. I was away from her for one single night for an emergency situation. Why not more? Maybe deep down I didn’t want to know what it felt like to be away from her, to not be a parent, to not put family before myself. I’d given up so much to be with her, I should be with her as much as I could, right?

Then, last week, I had reached a breaking point, not just with her, but all the responsibilities that come with running a household: caring and cleaning up after a toddler, a puppy, a cat, a bird, and my (really sweet) husband. So, with my daughter and husband’s approval (I would’ve gone anyway) and rain check with friends for regular date/family nights (I have at least three a week), I left for two nights and three days with my dog (just for exercise) to stay at my parents’ house in suburbia while they were out of town.

My parents’ house isn’t far away, maybe an hour in traffic, but it delivered exactly what this parent needed: silence. It felt weird at first, especially since it’s so loud where we live in L.A. My dog was even confused just how quiet it was in the suburbs. And for the first time in a long time I had real me time. And I liked how it felt.

It’s not like I thought I’d die if I spent more than a night away from my daughter, but the first night it did feel weird. Too quiet, too still. The next night it felt much better, going to sleep and waking up alone. It had been so long, actually since 2008, when I lived by myself.

When I returned home, it was like I had never left, but I learned a lot just in that three-day “momcation.” I survived leaving for a little bit, and so did my family. Not a major revelation for most people, but for me, it was. I have to leave more. I have to let go more. It’s not for everyone, and it’s not possible for everyone, but I’m now going to demand it.

Honestly, I don’t know if it is the medication that has helped me get to this point or not, we will see, as I am planning to get off it in the next month. But I do have a clearer vision of what I want now as I head into my fourth year as a mother. I’m going to prepare to have another baby, not the human kind, but the “baby” I had always wanted before I had my daughter: my own business. So that’s what I’m working on now. I’m loading things back on my plate as my daughter’s own plate is loaded with her own imaginary family (she had four sisters at last count), two dance classes, and a music class. And I’m not just looking to be able to breathe again on my own—I’m looking to soar.

Wish me luck with baby #2!

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Whether they’re advising you or more meant for baby to enjoy, they are sure to make sleep-deprived parenting more fun.

1. Baby, Mix Me a Drink – Part of a series of books from Lisa Brown with a similar theme, Baby, Mix Me a Drink, is basically what every parent wants–a child that will do some work. Jk! But really, it’s a fun bedtime book you can read your baby that teaches them (or you) how to whip up a cosmos and other basic cocktails. Might as well read something with useful info because that Goodnight Moon stuff isn’t doing anything for you!

2. The Worst Case Scenario Survival Guide – Life is full of unexpected risks and possible catastrophes, but we’re hoping the worst you experience is a diaper explosion. Handling that can be pretty scary though, so for the parent who wants their raise-baby-right knowledge with a hint of humor, this is your jam. You’ll be a master at everything from baby-proofing to play-dates in no time.

3. Go The F*ck to Sleep – You’ve probably said that under your breath a time or two, am I right? But now, you can lull baby into a slumber and get out that pent up frustration in a soothing sleepy-time voice. It’s oddly therapeutic. Just make sure to stop reading this gem once they start repeating after you. You do not want to catch your child reading this book to their favorite stuffed animal any time soon.

4. Sh*tty Mom: The Parenting Guide for the Rest of Us – If the above survival guide doesn’t do the trick, this book will give you a laugh while tackling a ton of scenarios you’re sure to experience with kids. Written by 4 moms who’ve seen it all, the book is comical and helpful. Something you likely won’t find from other baby books. They might be educational but they can be pretty drab.

5. Knock Knock Calm the F*ck Down: The Only Parenting Techniques You’ll Ever Need – Is it just us or does profanity run rampant when it comes to fun books on child rearing? Anyway…this quick read also offers a wealth of knowledge about how to handle various parenting concerns (especially if this is your first), AND includes illustrations your child might enjoy seeing while you’re reading next to them and strengthening your “don’t buckle at the site of their pout face” stance.

Have a humorous book you’d recommend to a new parent? Let us know below!

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If you’d like, use a popsicle stick for less messy handling.

Supplies

Plain Greek yogurt

Food coloring

Popsicle sticks (optional)

Ice cube trays (or animal molds!)

Directions

Add a drop of food coloring for every few scoops of yogurt. Mix slightly if you want a swirl or completely mix if you want solid colors. Repeat with different colors. Add to ice cube molds and freeze. You can either add the sticks in once they’re solid enough, or carefully after they’re already completely frozen. These are also great when us parental units want a sweet treat without going full on ice cream.

Enjoy!

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If you’re planning on making a batch of holiday-inspired cookies, save some for yourself and infuse the frosting with a sweet liqueur. Yes, we’re talking about adult Easter cookies. Sure they won’t get you buzzed, but they’ll be something you can claim as your own (and once you have kids, you know very little is ever your own again). Just don’t mix up these babies up with the cookies you make for the kiddos.

Ingredients

Cookies

3/4 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup sugar

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Icing

1/2 tablespoon of milk

1 1/2 cups of confectioned sugar

2 tablespoons of Frangelico or Grand Marnier

4 drops of yellow food coloring

Instructions

1. Combine all dry ingredients together.

2. Slowly mix in egg, melted butter and vanilla.

3. Once combined, place dough on a piece of parchment paper, dusted with flour to prevent sticking. Then roll the dough out until about a quarter of an inch thick. Using your bird or bunny cutter, began making cookies.

4. Place all cookies on a baking sheet and cook for 5-7 minutes. Let cookies cool down completely.

5. To make the icing stir milk and alcohol into confectioned sugar. Frangelico will give your cookies a hazelnut flavor, while Grand Marnier a little bit of citrus.

6. Slowly drizzle the icing over each cookie. The icing will drip so keep away from the edges. As it sits, the icing will spread out.

7. Add little dot eyes with a store bought icing tube.

8. Let sit until icing is firm and enjoy!

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So we settle for our favorite type of DIY, the simple kind!

And we’ve got just the one for an easy, attention-holding shaker. These 3 Easter egg shaker combinations will keep the house rocking long after the Easter Bunny disappears. Plus, they’re made in a way that your littlest musician can play along without risk of getting bonked on the head.

Here’s what you need…

Supplies

3 plastic eggs -This season the pre-decorated variety are plentiful. You could mix and match solid eggs, or toss in a patterned number to spice things up.

Corn kernels, Lentil beans and Rice – Each egg will have its own unique sound. Kernels will be loudest and rice the softest when shaken.

Ribbon or leather rope

Super glue or Washi Tape

Scissors

Steps

1. Using one side of the scissors, spin in a hole at each end of plastic egg to widen the hole for insertion of leather.

2. Weave leather through the top and bottom of the egg. The loose ends should now be hanging inside of the egg.

3. Fill each egg with a few tablespoons of the dried beans and grains.

4. Tie loose ends of leather into a knot, leaving only enough slack in the leather on the outside to place your child’s hand through. This will allow you to hide the loose ends inside the egg. If you’re using ribbon, you can dress up the shaker more by weaving the loose ends on the outside of the egg and tying into a bow.

5. Now line the the inner rim of the bottom half of the egg with glue and click egg together. Or, if using tape, you can allow your little one to put the egg together and place tape all the way around the edge where both halves connect.

Like we said, super simple. Now it’s time to put on the tunes (Hello, Maroon 5), and let your little one play along with shaker in tow.

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Make naptime EVEN cooler with our DIY Rockabye Baby mobile!

(click to download high res PDF)

Materials:

Printer with 8.5” x 11” paper (or card stock, if preferred)

1 Rockabye Baby! CD

Scissors

Double-sided tape or glue

Thread or string

Hanger which the mobile will hang from

Mobile Instructions:

1. Download/save our image of mobile bears and stars.
2. Print sheet out on standard 8.5” x 11” paper.
3. Using scissors, cut along edges of bears and stars. When finished cutting, you should have 2 sets of bears and 1 set of stars. Fold each set of bears and stars in half to form a double-sided image for each. Glue or tape flat, and cut or punch a hole in each of the designated hole markings for all 3 images.
4. Cut 3 separate strings. Loop one of the strings through one of the images, tie a secure knot and repeat for the other 2 images (you can change the length of each later in step 7). You should now have 2 sets of bears and 1 set of stars with a string attached/tied to each one.
5. Cut another string and loop it through the center of your chosen Rockabye Baby CD; tie a knot as you did with the bears and stars. This string will rest in the central upper half of your CD (see photo).
6. Take the stars and loop the loose end of the string through the center of your Rockabye Baby CD. The stars/string should now be hanging from the central lower half of your CD (see photo).
7. Grab your hanger and Rockabye Baby CD. Tie the top string from your CD at the very center of the hanger for balance. You can adjust the length of the CD string before tying a knot to secure. Your CD should now be hanging from the center of the hanger.
8. Repeat the same process for the bears at each of the outer edges of the hanger. Adjust to preferred length and tie knots to secure your bears.
9. Hang your mobile. Enjoy!

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Choose your “wrapping paper” pattern, click image to download and print as many sheets as you need to lovingly cover your gifts.

Here are a few 2015 releases that would make great stocking stuffers.

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