Did you read to your baby?

Question

I have read to my son since he was 3 months and he really enjoys it. Does it really help with language developement? My son is 10 months now.

Answer 1

I could always tell which kids in my classroom had been read to from an early age. It really helps their pre-reading skills!
I read to my daughter every day.

Answer 2

I read to my three son's from 2 month's until the oldest was 4 years old. It wasn't that he didn't know the stories that the youngest one was listening to, It was the bonding and love time that I gave to all my son's. Even at 20, 18, and 15 years old, my son's are not afraid to give Dad a big ol hug and say "I love you Daddy" (the greatest words a man could ever hear) and in front of people and friends as well. But, In all fairness, I wasn't very good at changing that one diaper that everyone dreads and it seemed like every diaper was that one. I'm talking a full bath towel, duck tape, tears and dry heves the whole time while Jr. Lay's there trying to figure out why dad's crying and making those weird noises. I got busted by my now, ex- wife when she asked the middle son to get her a diaper and he brought her the towel and duck tape with the diaper. OUCH! Enjoy :)

Answer 3

Yes. I started reading to my oldest when he was still in the womb. I read to him when he was born. Sometimes I'd sit and read my books out loud while rocking him. He is 6 and has a huge vocabulary as does his younger brother--age 3. They are both reading on their own now too. My oldest reads chapter books like crazy. We can't keep enough in the house. My youngest just started reading. I'm a big reader too. Just always have books and magazines in the house. Read to your child every night. Show your own enthusiasm for books. The schools here have scholastic book fairs twice a year and we always make a big deal about going and buying a few new books. Go to the library once a week---even now at 10 months. Our library has a children's room that is terrific. Even at 10 months it is a fun outing. He can pull a few books off the shelves and you can sit and read before picking out a few to take home. As he gets older he'll have a love for books and reading and it will show in his language development. My kids always surprise me with the words they know. I can remember my oldest being between 2 and 3 and saying "apparently" and "actually" and using them correctly. There are great children's books for all ages.

Answer 4

Most definately. I read to both my children from the time they were born until now and one is 3 and the other is 5 and they still enjoy it. Sometimes when they are palying by themselves they will be reading to each other as well I think not only does it help with social developement it also helped create a bond not only between myself and each of my boys but also between the two of them. Keeep up the good work and have fun with it.

Answer 5

don't worry about the language development...they kind of do that on their own, but, it sure is fun! Just enjoy Goodnight Moon, Paddington Bear, Guess How Much I Love You, and all the other faves!

Answer 6

Oh yes, it's good for both of you. Keep it up. Don't forget to toss the TV into the dust catching seldom used part of the house. That pseudo babysitter will take all that reading and make it like it never happened!

Answer 7

Absolutely! It's the best thing you can do. So many people focus on buying their child useless toys that they really could care less about. Reading and music is what really stimulates a child, and the best thing is, they are spedning quality time with you instead of in front of Baby Einstein DVD'S. (useless)

Keep it up. YOur child will thank you later.

Answer 8

YES! I read to my daughter during pregnancy and infancy and all that knew her at a young age marveled over the fact that she was reading @ 3, saying abc @ 1, working a computer @ 3, etc. She is and was a sponge!!!!

I definitely attribute her intellect level now to what took place while she was yet in the womb!

Answer 9

I read to my daughters. They are both adopted from China, and believe me, it helps with language development especially if your child is changing languages. It's also good for bonding and stress relief for both of you.

Answer 10

I read to my daughters since they were born and they started talking earlier than some kids. I also point at the pictures and tell them what they are. They learn to recognize what things are faster.