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One great way to interact with and engage Baby<\/span> during these cuddly first few months is by reading books together. This activity gives them<\/span> the chance to hear your voice in addition to gaining some exposure to different sounds, words, shapes, and images on each page. Reading is also an easy way to create a bedtime routine for your little one. This consistency, along with the comfort they receives<\/span> while you read to them<\/span>, could help foster a love for reading that they may<\/span> carry with them<\/span> for years to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Black & white books<\/strong><\/h4>\n

When Baby<\/span> is a newborn, their<\/span> eyes are still developing and adjusting to be able to see the world around them<\/span>. Black and white books feature high-contrast images that are easiest for a young baby to see and focus on. These books are simple and effective at introducing Baby<\/span> to different shapes and objects in their<\/span> environment.<\/p>\n

Suggestions:<\/p>\n

Hello, Animals!<\/i> and Hello, Bugs!<\/i> both by Smriti Prasadam<\/p>\n

Black on White<\/i> and White on Black<\/i> both by Tana Hoban<\/p>\n

Cloth books<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Cloth books are just what they sound like…books made out of cloth! Cloth books make it easy for Baby<\/span> to interact with the pages without doing any lasting damage, because by “interact” we mean “chew.” Cloth books can be far more entertaining for babies than books they can’t engage with as comfortably, and some of them even make fun sounds like you might find in a stuffed animal.<\/p>\n

Suggestions:<\/p>\n

Elephant and Friends<\/em> and Giraffe and Friends<\/em>, both by Rettore.<\/p>\n

Bedtime books<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you decide to incorporate reading into your bedtime routine, it is helpful to have books that touch on the topic of going to sleep. These books often feature soothing words. calming images, and repetition, to help Baby<\/span> wind down before bed.<\/p>\n

Suggestions:<\/p>\n

Goodnight Moon<\/i> by Margaret Wise Brown<\/p>\n

Time for Bed<\/i> by Mem Fox<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Time to Sleep, My Love<\/i> by Nancy Tillman<\/p>\n

Animal books<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Animals in any form are often a big hit with children. In fact, babies often learn how to say animal noises before real words. With animal books, you can expose Baby<\/span> to the world of creatures big and small from a very young age. Your newborn will love looking at the faces of various animals on the pages of these books.<\/p>\n

Suggestions:<\/p>\n

Dear Zoo<\/i> by Rod Campbell<\/p>\n

Bright Baby Animals<\/i> by Roger Priddy<\/p>\n

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What do you Hear?<\/i> by Eric Carle<\/p>\n

The classics<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You may have fond memories of being read to as a little one. You may even have a favorite book or two from your childhood that you can remember word for word. These classic stories will help you connect with Baby<\/span>, and they may<\/span> someday love to hear that you read two the same books growing up. These tried and true favorites are sure to be a hit for both you and Baby<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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