Best Books for 1-Year-Olds
Somewhere around their first birthday, babies start turning into little people with opinions — including strong opinions about books. They can point at pictures, follow simple storylines, and make it very clear when they want the same book read for the…
Best Books for 6-Month-Olds
Six months is a fun turning point in a baby’s reading life. The newborn haze of pure black-and-white contrast is starting to fade, and in its place is a baby who’s sitting up (or close to it), grabbing at everything within reach, and…
Best Books for Newborns
Walk into any baby store or scroll through any registry list and you’ll find shelves packed with books “for babies.” But when your baby is truly brand-new — days or weeks old, with eyes that can barely focus past their own nose — not…
Benefits of Reading to Babies
If you’ve ever felt a little silly reading a picture book out loud to a baby who can’t talk, sit up, or even hold their head steady, you’re in good company. It’s a strange feeling at first. But the benefits of reading to babies go…
When Should You Start Reading to Your Baby?
If you’ve ever sat down with a picture book and wondered whether your two-week-old is actually getting anything out of it, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions new parents ask: when should you start reading to your…