Ho says she discovered the Hanuman Chalisa through Indian friends
“When baby is fussy or melting down, playing the Indian song Hanuman Chalisa calms him within 5 seconds and puts him to sleep in 2 minutes,” she wrote in an Instagram post. She said she plays Brahms’ lullaby for eight minutes every day , believing that there is data suggesting the music can help a baby’s brain develop faster. Since Baby J is being breastfed with milk pumped by his surrogate, Ho said she sends peanuts and soy milk to the surrogate in the hope that early exposure will prevent allergies later. Ho said she lets his feet touch stone, grass and dirt in the garden, describing it as “grounding”.
Ho added that she now plays it on loop every morning. Her post, which offered a glimpse into the routines she has adopted with Baby J, quickly caught attention online, particularly for the unexpected appearance of a Hindu devotional text in the daily routine of a Chinese mother based in Los Angeles. The Hanuman Chalisa is not the only music Ho has incorporated into Baby J’s routine. That was particularly evident when she spoke about food allergies. Another part of Baby J’s routine involves spending time outdoors with his bare feet touching natural surfaces. She believes the practice supports neurological and physical development and pointed to the large number of nerve endings in babies’ feet.