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January 04, 2024 3 min read
As a lifelong book lover, sharing my favourite childhood stories with my children has been one of the greatest joys of parenthood. Watching their eyes light up as they discover the magic within those pages is simply priceless. Now, with my son at eight and a daughter who's seven months old, our shelves are overflowing with books, ready to be explored.
When my daughter was a tiny newborn, I wondered about the best way to introduce her to the world of books. Was it really necessary so early on? The answer, I discovered, is a resounding yes.
Weaving reading into your daily routine with your newborn offers a wealth of developmental advantages:
Forget diving straight into the classics just yet! While your newborn is more attuned to the tone of your voice than the actual words, there are plenty of engaging options:
Sharing story time with your baby is a wonderfully rewarding experience. So, grab a book, cuddle up close, and start creating precious memories together that will nurture a lifelong love of reading for your little one.
Peta O'Brien is a blogger from the UK. She is mum to Ethan, aged 8, and Erica, aged 7 months. She writes about her parenting experience at www.secondtimearound.blog
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Linda
February 22, 2021
Reading is a big part of our bedtime routine. I’ve always seen recommendations saying 5mins tops, for us it’s at least 15 a day! I know it makes the whole routine longer but I believe it’s worth it. And my baby loves it! On the other hand little Amy has no problems with sleeping after sleep training some time ago (using this book: http://parental-love.com/shop/baby-sleep-training – very good one!).