When is a good age to put reading to a baby as part of his nighttime routine? We have a 2 1/2 month old and we have a bedtime routine for him - taking a bath, getting rocked & fed. What's a good age to put reading him a book into that routine? Right now when we periodically try he doesn't even really look at the book - he just looks at a lamp or something :) At what age will he actually begin being interested in the book?
2007-02-14 04:47:12 · 18 answers · asked by SB 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
You can begin reading to you child in the womb.
2007-02-14 04:50:24 · answer #1 · answered by LP's Mommy, RN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say start right now. I am a total book freak now and my mom read to me every night from when I was born on. I had very high reading skills in school and actually learned to read much earlier than most people. Try and find books now that have a lot of shiny pictures and colors to get him interested.
2007-02-14 05:02:58 · answer #2 · answered by Froggiesmiles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's great to start that young. We read to both our children each night (3 years and 2.5 months). Our oldest didn't really become interested in books until probably close to 10 months or a year. But laying the foundation now will pay off in the long run.
2007-02-14 04:50:56 · answer #3 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reading from the time you were pregnant is a good start. Just because a baby isnt focusing on the book doesnt mean they arent interested. Lots of things stimulate a baby and lots of things are new and fun to look at for them while you are reading. You should read to your baby at this age :)
2007-02-14 07:33:22 · answer #4 · answered by mpwife_99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you kidding? Many mothers read to their babies while in the uterus. Lol, Im not joking. There are some tapes that they use to read to the unborn babies.
Infants respond to sounds. Where have you been? Many studies have shown that parents should bond with their children by talking to their unborn child, let them feel that they are already around because really- they are there with you just separated by a couple of millimeters of skin and muscles which you call the uterus and your own skin.
When they are born, they cry because they are in an unfamiliar world without the constant sounds they are used to en utero.
When they hear you, they immediately stop crying.
Its not to late to start talking to your baby now. What I am saying is that you should have been reading to your child already.
Just keep on talking, After a while he will get the idea.
2007-02-14 05:04:42 · answer #5 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make it part of the bedtime routine now and pretty soon he will begin to listen to the story and look at the pictures, but give it time, he's a little young to follow the story line, but the soothing sound of your voice will comfort him. Or sing to him, nursery rhymes serve the same purpose.
2007-02-14 04:53:08 · answer #6 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never too early to start. Even if you can't get him to look at the book, it's still good for language development to hear you reading to them. It took my son several months before he'd sit still long enough to look at a book. Now he's almost four and books are his favorite thing. He'll have me reading to him till my voice runs out.
Just keep trying to get his interest, and don't worry if he's following the pages or not.
2007-02-14 04:50:56 · answer #7 · answered by Amanda M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ASAP - My son wasnt interested at first either...but now (He'll be 4 months on the 21st) he loves it ...and actually looks at the pictures and coo's back as we read the stories to him.
Every child is different but absolutely start good habits as soon as possible...baby will develop interest along the way. :)
That's funny - My son has a love affair with the lamps in the room too...lol.
2007-02-14 05:34:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 15 months old and she just started wanting to read. It all depends on the child. Even though he's not interested in the book still read it to him. It'll help his language development and can actually increase intelligence.
2007-02-14 04:54:21 · answer #9 · answered by makalas_mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would start doing it now even though it could be a little while before he really starts to notice it. I have a 5 month old and he really only pays attention to books that are brightly colored. We use the board books since he likes to touch everything and put everything in his mouth. Do it while you rock him!
2007-02-14 09:11:51 · answer #10 · answered by JadeAMurray 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children develop at different stages. Right now he might not be interested in the book but he's listening to your voice, which is comforting to him. My daughter is 1 now and my husband and I have been reading to her since she was born. She has tons of books and she loves them! It's pretty cool seeing her get on the floor in her room or in her crib and look at all the pictures. She stares in amazement and looks up at us and says WOW. Keep up the good work with your son! Not that many parents spend quality time with their children- you won't regret it. Pretty soon he will be looking up at you saying WOW. Have fun and create wonderful memories together!!
2007-02-14 04:55:35 · answer #11 · answered by Butterfly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋