Reading To Your Baby

A good number of studies have shown that the earlier you begin reading to your child, the more it will instill a love of books and reading. Children that are read to at a young age are more likely to do better in reading and comprehension tests than their counterparts who did not receive the same input at a younger age. Remember how wonderful it was to have a nice story read to you when you were a child? Your children will enjoy it just as much as you did.
Many experts will tell you that after a certain point in the womb, babies will begin to recognize certain voices. In order to get them well accustomed to your voice, you can do anything from sing, talk to your belly or even get a couple of great children's books to read to your baby in your belly every night. Some mothers report they were even able to "know" which books their growing babies enjoyed the most by their reactions, rolling, kicking, and other movements in the womb that showed interest and excitement.
Another way to get your little one interested in reading is to get them about written just for your special child. It also makes a perfect gift if you have someone with a new arrival pending and they already have a name picked out. The book titled,
"My Own Fairy Tale" is personalized all throughout with the child's name. Reading can build a strong bond with your child, even before he or she makes an appearance. If you haven't already, start reading to your baby today - and you'll begin building skills in your child that will come in handy throughout their life.
Labels: baby-gifts, for-dad, mother-to-be
by: Mama Bebe & Co.