Baby books that boost your child’s brain & concentration.

 

Reading to babies is crucial for their cognitive, linguistic, and emotional development.

Here are five tips on why and how to read to babies:

Language Development:

Reading exposes babies to a variety of words and helps them develop language skills, including vocabulary, grammar, and syntax.

Bonding:

Reading together fosters a strong emotional bond between caregivers and babies, creating a sense of security and trust.

Stimulation:

Books with colourful pictures and engaging stories stimulate a baby’s senses, including sight, hearing, and touch, promoting overall sensory development.

Early Literacy Skills:

Even before they can talk, babies learn about books and reading through exposure to reading routines, laying the foundation for future literacy skills.

Routine and Comfort:

Establishing a reading routine can be comforting for babies, providing a sense of predictability and security in their daily lives.

Tips for reading to babies:

Start Early:

Begin reading to your baby as soon as possible, even in the first few months of life. Babies benefit from hearing language and experiencing the rhythm and cadence of speech.

Choose Age-Appropriate Books:

Select board books with simple illustrations, high contrast colors, and sturdy pages that babies can safely explore with their hands and mouths.

Make it Interactive:

Engage your baby during reading time by pointing to pictures, making sound effects, and encouraging them to touch and explore the book.

Follow Their Lead:

Pay attention to your baby’s cues and interests during reading time. If they seem engaged with a particular page or picture, spend more time on it.

Be Patient and Consistent:

Babies may not always seem attentive during reading sessions, but the more you read to them, the more they will benefit. Be patient and make reading a regular part of your daily routine.

Here are some great books in #TheSueAtkinsBookClub

Baby books that boost your child’s brain & concentration.

 

High  contrast images, including black and white and bold colour elements, combine to create these Baby Sees books that babies find fascinating.

Perfect from from birth, for newborns and throughout the first year.

Great for entertaining baby as you snuggle up together, and for baby to focus on at tummy time (and at changing time!) or while you grab a shower/coffee/five minutes to relax!

The Baby Sees range is published by Picthall and Gunzi, an imprint of Award Publications Ltd and is available on Amazon

Your baby will find these books fascinating!

Created specifically with high-contrast images and colours to attract and focus your baby’s developing eyesight, it can help develop vision and concentration.

Loved by parents and babies alike, Baby Sees is an award-winning series, described by the Practical Pre-School Award judges as “brilliant & unique”.

This box set of favourites from the series makes a fantastic start for your baby

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Your baby will find these books fascinating! Created specifically with high-contrast images and colours to attract and focus your baby’s developing eyesight, it can help develop vision and concentration. Loved by parents and babies alike, Baby Sees is an award-winning series, described by the Practical Pre-School Award judges as “brilliant & unique”.

This box set of favourites from the series makes a fantastic start for your baby

Available on Amazon

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