Songs to Soothe: the Best Alternative Lullabies

'O'

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Damien Rice's 2002 effort will lure your tyke to sleep, while letting you listen to some really great tunes like "The Blower's Daughter" and "Cannonball."

To buy: O, $10

'Once'

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This soundtrack, featuring songs by Glen Hansard and a host of other crooners, includes the 1997 Oscar-winning tune "Falling Slowly." The rest of the album is similarly slow and peaceful.

To buy: Once, $10

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'White Ladder'

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David Gray's soothing voice will put both you and baby to sleep. Seriously, just try listening to the entire album without nodding off. You'll find classics like "Babylon" and "Please Forgive Me," along with less popular (but equally dreamy) tunes.

To buy: White Ladder, $12

'Lullaby'

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While this album has classic lullabies, Jewel also penned some originals that are showcased on this acoustic album. One of our favorites: "Sweet Dreams."

To buy: Lullaby, $10

'We Were Here'

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Joshua Radin is the perfect songwriter to sing your little one to sleep. The entire album is full of great light listening, with favorites like "Everything'll Be Alright (Will's Lullaby)," "Amy's Song" and "Only You."

To buy: We Were Here, $10

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'Sing Me to Sleep: Indie Lullabies'

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Released in 2010, this album is full of tranquil tunes by indie artists like Stars and the Rest. This is perfect for parents who don't want another kiddie lullaby album.

To buy: Sing Me to Sleep, $10

'Sleep Through the Static'

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Our favorite track, "Angel," combines Jack Johnson's soothing voice with his acoustic guitar for a mellow, easy listening effort. The rest of the album is similarly dreamy.

To buy: Sleep Through the Static, $10

'Surfacing'

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Not only will Sarah McLachlan's most famous album put your babe to sleep, but it will also take you on a ride through memory lane: Remember "Angel," "Adia" and "Sweet Surrender"?

To buy: Surfacing, $10

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'If You Leave'

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Your kid will be the hippest baby on the block once you both start listening to Daughter, an English indie folk group just starting to gain popularity. This album was just released in March, and is full of hypnotic, hauntingly beautiful tracks.

To buy: If You Leave, $10

'Colour the Small One'

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Australian singer Sia, known for her downtempo and jazzy tracks, is at her best on this album. Her hauntingly beautiful voice shines on tracks like "Breathe Me."

To buy: Colour the Small One, $13