A lullaby for kids, babies, toddlers:
Heartwarming Children’s Lullaby “Drifting off to Dreamland” (Al lullaby for kids) by 123 Kinderlieder:
„Drifting off to Dreamland“ by Daniel Dorfkind and Laurie Berkner.
A new lullaby for kids …
wasn’t something I set out to write; it just came to me—twelve years ago.
A soothing lullaby for my child
New parents are full of love: A lullaby for my son
As new parents, you’re full of love. Mom and Dad are more than grateful for the miracle of birth.
Grateful for the experience and, of course, that—hopefully—both mom and baby are doing well. I wish that for every parent from the bottom of my heart.
We, too, were overjoyed that our baby was born healthy and without any major complications. For us, that was nine years ago, in 2013.
Lullabies for kids
Getting a newborn to fall asleep is a top priority for new parents.
It was no different for the “Dorfkind Family.”
We soon realized that rocking a baby to sleep while singing a lullaby often works better than doing it without one.
“Sleep is, after all, the most delightful invention.”
Heinrich Heine
A lullaby I wrote myself for my own children
Children should feel secure in their partents‘ love.
The little ones should be able to believe that the hand holding them right now, “in the flesh,” is their anchor.
The hand of someone who is 100% honest and has their best interests at heart. The hand of someone who loves them unconditionally.
Back then, without even thinking about it, I sang a lullaby that just popped into my head. That’s often how it is for family songwriters. The little tune was meant to help our baby fall asleep.
Peaceful and happy like this little painted bear—that’s how all children should sleep. That’s why I sang gently about “Dreamland,” where I wished my dear little treasure a peaceful time.
After all, this little one should wake up the next morning refreshed and full of joy, without any fear. Ideally,
Just one good night’s sleep, please! => This children’s lullaby can help
It would be presumptuous of me to claim that our two children—we had another daughter in 2018 – always slept through the night because of my bedtime singing. But I’ll venture this theory: If you drift off to sleep gently in the evening with positive words, you’ll dream better and wake up feeling more refreshed.
Give it a try with the children’s lullaby on Spotify or Amazon Music.
In short: You can find my lullaby for kids wherever you like to download or stream your music.
A New Recording of the Children’s Lullaby
Until May 2023, my German-language version was reserved exclusively for my own children.
The version for my children has different lyrics in the chorus. Both our daughter and our son have their own versions, which will not be published either.
A more general version of this heartfelt song is now available for all children out there to listen to.
English version with Laurie Berkner
As a German children’s songwriter, I first released the song in German in May 2023.
Since our family – and I, as the songwriter – hope that this soothing, light, and airy children’s lullaby will reach even more children around the world, we decided to release another version in English.
The Ultimate Bedtime Anthem: Stream Hit „Drifting off to Dreamland“ reimagined with Laurie Berkner
Every parent shares the exact same wish at the end of a long day: a peaceful, happy child drifting gently off to sleep. After achieving massive success in Germany with over 2,500,000 streams, my hit lullaby for kids is finally crossing borders to soothe bedtime routines worldwide.
Introducing „Drifting off to Dreamland (A lullaby for kids)“—the ultimate English reimagining of this proven bedtime favorite. For this special release, I have teamed up with the legendary Laurie Berkner, the undisputed queen of children’s music. Together, we have crafted a gentle, magical soundscape designed to calm little minds and bring a serene end to the day. With a track record of millions of streams and Laurie’s iconic, comforting vocals, this track is the perfect addition to any bedtime, relaxation, or sweet dreams playlist. Let us help families everywhere turn bedtime battles into peaceful slumbers.
Lyrics of the new lullaby for kids: „Drifting off to dreamland“ (Daniel Dorfkind and Laurie Berkner)
Lala la la la dee da dee da
Good night, good night
Drifting off to Dreamland
Good night, good night
The day with you was beautiful
It filled me with delight
And every time I hear you laugh
The sun shines twice as bright
Drifting off to Dreamland
Good night, good night
I’ll hold onto your little hand
Good night, good night
The golden sun has gone to sleep
The moon is in the sky
The lights are low for sleepy time
So you can close your eyes
Drifting off to Dreamland
Good night, good night
I’ll hold onto your little hand,
Good night, good night
Lala la la la dee da dee da
Good night, good night
Good night, good night
