Lullabies for 8-year-olds · £9.99
A gentle bedtime tune where the day winds softly down.
A personalised lullaby for an eight-year-old, sung with their name, their cat Pickle and the love of a good match. Delivered within 24 hours. £9.99.
If your bedtime stories include football scores and keepy-uppies, let us turn them into a calm song that ends with sweet dreams.
You approve every lyric · Gentle endings · Ready for tomorrow night
What to tell us for a lullaby for an 8-year-old
A short note is enough: the details make the magic.
Their favourite sport or game
Football matches, keepy-uppies, the thrill of a goal: these become soft verses.
A beloved pet
A cat named Pickle, a dog, a hamster: the pet can cuddle the night.
How they feel about winning or losing
If they hate losing, we can reassure that the score doesn't matter at bedtime.
The voice you prefer
Soft female, calm male or a gentle neutral tone: pick what fits your lights-out.
A worked example
Meet Maeve, our example eight-year-old
Maeve is made up, but the details show the kind of brief parents send us. Your lullaby will be built from your child's own loves.
Maeve
Eight, plays for the town's under-9s, does keepy-uppies in her head at bedtime, loves her cat Pickle, hates losing.
- Enjoys football matches with friends
- Keeps a mental ball rolling at night
- Cat Pickle curls up on her pillow
- Doesn't like to lose, but knows tomorrow is a new game
What her mum told us
Maeve is eight and plays for the town's under-9s. At bedtime she still does keepy-uppies in her head, hearing the sound of the ball. She loves her cat Pickle, who always naps with her, and she hates losing: but she knows the score doesn't matter when the night comes, and tomorrow will bring another match.
A typical brief from a parent
Read the lyrics: The Night Match for MaeveLullaby · Soft female voice · Football theme
Verse 1
Maeve, the pitch is quiet now,the goalposts rest, the crowd's gone home,put the ball down by the door,the grass will keep till morning's grown.
Verse 2
Somewhere in your sleepy head,soft little keepy-uppies fall,one, and two, and one more time,slower now, and that's all.
Refrain
Hush now, Maeve, the whistle's blown,the match is done, the score's tucked in,tomorrow brings another game,but sleep is the one you always win.
Verse 3
Pickle's curled up by your feet,her purring like a soft home crowd,no need to win, no need to race,just breathe now, easy, slow and proud.
Verse 4
Never mind who scored the most,never mind the losing tears,the night doesn't keep the score at all,it just holds you, and it just hears.
Refrain
Hush now, Maeve, the whistle's blown,the match is done, the score's tucked in,tomorrow brings another game,but sleep is the one you always win.
Bridge
Cat and captain, side by side,both worn out from the day's long play,close your eyes, my steady Maeve,morning's just a dream away.
Outro
Sleep now, Maeve, the ball's asleep,Pickle's paws are tucked in tight,the pitch will wait, the stars keep watch,goodnight, Maeve, goodnight, goodnight.
Maeve's lullaby reflects her love of football, her cat Pickle and the comfort of a new day. Your own lullaby will echo what your child loves.
How it works
How it works
A few quick steps, a cosy song by tomorrow.
Tell us about your child
Name, age, favourite sport, pets and any bedtime quirks.
Read and edit the lyrics
We write the lullaby, you approve every line before we sing.
Get the MP3 within 24 hours
A high-quality file lands in your inbox, ready for tonight.
What tonight could feel like
The quiet after the final whistle
When the lullaby starts, the day settles into sleep.
The name drops
Hearing Maeve's name in a real song makes the bedtime glow.
The gentle settle
Keepy-uppies become slow breaths, eyes grow heavy.
The repeat promise
Each night the same calm tune helps build a soothing routine.
Create their lullaby · £9.99
Who's this lullaby for?
One little star or two: siblings can share a lullaby. Their names are sung all the way through.
Takes about three minutes · Your answers save as you go
Your questions answered
Questions, answered
Everything you need to know before the lights go down.
Will a football themed lullaby still be calming?
Yes. The verses are written to wind down, the melody is slow, and the story ends with gentle sleep cues.
Can I include my child's pet name?
Absolutely. Mention the cat, dog or any favourite animal and it will appear in the song.
How long does it take to receive the lullaby?
The recorded MP3 is delivered by email within 24 hours of your order, after you approve the lyrics.
What age range is this suitable for?
Our personalised lullabies are designed for children from one to ten, with wording pitched to the age you give us.
What will I get?
A high-quality MP3 file of the finished lullaby, ready to play on any phone, tablet or speaker.
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