rockabye
Soothing baby word
Rockabye is a soothing word used when lulling a baby to sleep, most familiar from the lullaby "Rock-a-bye Baby." It combines the gentle motion of rocking with the sound of goodbye, suggesting the transition into sleep.
The word appears almost exclusively in lullabies or contexts evoking them: She sang rockabye to the fussy infant.
Light, restful unconsciousness
- dreamsInvoluntary sleep visions
- snoozeLight brief sleep
- restCessation of activity
- napBrief daytime rest
doze · bedtime · drowsiness · dreamland · shuteye · zzz · drifting · nodding
Designated hour for retiring
- moonlightReflected solar radiance, nocturnal
- starryFilled with luminous points
- twilightLight after sunset
- nightfallOnset of darkness
darkness · pillow · pajamas · nightgown · sleepytime · quiet · stillness · goodnight
Small bed with rails
blanket · nightlight · swaddle · layette · cradle · glider · babysitter · nanny
Gently ease discomfort
- calmFree from agitation
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- securityProtection from threat
- warmthHeat you feel
cuddle · nestle · snuggle · cozy · tenderness · nurture · embrace · protection
slumber
Light, restful unconsciousness
nap · doze · bedtime · drowsiness · dreamland · shuteye · zzz · drifting · nodding · peaceful
bedtime
Designated hour for retiring
- moonlightReflected solar radiance, nocturnal
- starryFilled with luminous points
- twilightLight after sunset
nightfall · darkness · pillow · pajamas · nightgown · sleepytime · quiet · stillness · goodnight · evening
cradle
Rocking bed for infants
croon · gentle · soothe · tune · serenade · whisper · soft · lilt · treetop · bough
crib
Small bed with rails
baby · blanket · nightlight · swaddle · layette · cradle · glider · babysitter · nanny · mother
soothe
Gently ease discomfort
- calmFree from agitation
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- securityProtection from threat
warmth · cuddle · nestle · snuggle · cozy · tenderness · nurture · embrace · protection · safety