Reading With Your Infant
Reading together when babies are as young as 4 months old increases the chances that parents continue reading to babies as they get older. Beginning early is important because the roots of language are developing in a baby’s brain even before he can talk! The more words your baby hears over time, the more words he learns. You can start offering board books with simple stories. Stories with rhymes and phrases that repeat also catch your infant’s attention. They also love stories with pictures of other babies and familiar objects, such as animals.
Here are top 5 recommended stories for infants :
- I Kissed the Baby, by Mary Murphy: A sweet, rhythmic story with simple text and bold illustrations that captivate young readers.
- Moo Baa La La La!, by Sandra Boynton: An entertaining and silly book that introduces animal sounds with Boynton’s signature humor.
- Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement Hurd: A classic bedtime story featuring soothing rhymes and comforting imagery.
- Pat the Zoo, by LV Studio: A touch-and-feel book that invites babies to explore different textures and animals.
- Guess How Much I Love You?, by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram:A heartwarming story that beautifully captures the love between a parent and child.
Benefits of Reading With Your Infant:
Language Development: Early exposure to words helps babies build their vocabulary and understand language patterns.
Parent-Child Bonding: Sharing stories creates moments of connection, fostering a strong emotional bond.
Cognitive Growth: Books with vivid illustrations and repetitive patterns stimulate your baby’s developing brain.
Building Attention Span: Storytime helps infants focus and develop early listening skills.
Cultivating Curiosity: Stories introduce babies to new experiences, animals, objects, and emotions.
If you’re a parent in Singapore seeking professional support in your child’s early development, including enriching activities like storytime, Camelot infant care centre is here for you!
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