How sOOn Should I start Reading to My New Born.?

Question

He IS GOING TO BE 2 MONTHS OLD OR LIKE DOCTORS PUT IT. 8 WEEKS.

Answer 1

As soon as possible. It's never too early. With a very young baby, find something poetic (rhyme and rhythm). Most of the Dr. Seuss books are great. But only read for short times--a page may be all baby is going to be interested in at one time.

Answer 2

Have to agree with those advising you to start now. Get into the habit so that it becomes part of your daily routine with the baby, like changes and bath time. If you wait until you think it will start "doing any good," you may procrastinate much to long.

The baby will already benefit by sitting with mommy, hearing your voice and learning how sounds are put together to make words. It won't be that long before the baby knows that the funny picture of the fire truck is "red" and the boat sails on a "blue" sea.

You just watch. Soon the baby will point to an object in the book and tell YOU what it is. The same for objects around the house and neighborhood. You don't have to buy childrens' early reading books. Get books telling real stories and fairy tales. Nursery Rhymes are fun, and the baby will hear the rhymes very early and show an interest.

Don't wait! When the baby finally wants to read on his own, THEN get the simple picture books and reader. It will happen much sooner, the earlier you start reading to him/her.

Answer 3

8 weeks ago. He will not understand yet, but the sound of your voice will comfort him and I hope that you are holding him while you read as well. The closeness will make him feel very comfortable with you. Once he is old enough to want to follow a story, he will already be used to your voice, to seeing a book, to knowing that he loves being held and read to, and you will have given him a most precious gift

Answer 4

i would start right away. it's never too soon! i have an 8 month old and i was reading to him before he was born.

Answer 5

now. Baby's Grandma lives faraway so she taped herself reading books...so some nights I play Grandma and we follow along. Last night she was looking around the room for Grandma (they had just spent a week with us...every night Grandma put her to bed). Some nights I read to her. I have even read a chapter book to her...makes it more interesting for me. Other nights I sing (if you call it singing) or we listen to music. Baby is 4 months old/17 weeks : ) and she has had books read to her since we got home from the hospital.

Answer 6

My son is the same age and I read to him already. And if holding books is too difficult(they squirm so much!) just tell him stories you know, or make some up. It's never too soon to start reading to him. Congratulations!

Answer 7

right now! start today. it matters less what you read now because he doesn't understand, but it can be a wonderful bonding experience. he will be comforted and soothed by your voice and the vibration of your chest. also if you read to him throughout his life he will have a love for literature and have his daddy to thank.

Answer 8

I read to my child while he was in the womb. So it isn't too early. Go a head and start now.

Answer 9

as soon as you want to. Don't ever feel weird about that sort of thing. It will help the baby learn your voice and also help the baby feel comforted by your sound....

Answer 10

The more interaction with your newborn the better. My suggestion, limit television time and increase activity/ playtime, and always talk to your newborn and explain what you are doing and before you know it they will become aware of your every move. :)