How old is the baby to start reading for her or a bed time story? Thanks for all answers,?

Answer 1

Research shows that you should begin reading to your child immediately. Even if you're just reading the newspaper. The development of the child's language will be both assisted and accelerated by regular reading to the child.

My pediatrician encouraged me to just read the newspaper aloud to my child. Of course, I also read children's books, but the more language they hear early on, the better.

Answer 2

You have received a lot of good answers to this question and I would like to second one persons opinion by say that a father can read to a fetus. In fact, studies have shown that at birth a baby is more responsive to his/her father if indeed the father does interact with the fetus. The newborn is familiar with the voice of the father. For that matter, after birth, the bond that a father and infant can create because the father holds the little one close and the reads to him/her has to be of great value. Additionally, the earlier you start good habits, such as reading, the more likely the child will be interested in this action when they become older. Intelligence isn't the only thing that helps a person to become successful in life. Being secure, and have the security of a loving family around them also increases this possibility.

Answer 3

i would tell "bedtime stories" from the day they came home. while up in the middle of the night for feedings or the such i would talk, tell stories, sing, etc. about a year or so i would read actual stories from books. in the nursery we had a radio that was on pretty much 24/7. the twins are now 10 and still listen to music in bed (with a timer) and both have very vivid imaginations. both love to read and write stories. start young, and keep with it.

Answer 4

My son is 2 months old and he sits with my while I read my 7 and 2 year old daughters a bedtime story. Reading at any age is good. Babies take in everything, even when it seems like they are not paying attention.

Answer 5

You can read to a baby before she is even born! It's all a personal choice. The sound of a mother or father's voice reading may even be soothing to a baby. And the great thing about reading to babies....they don't care what you're reading, they love the sound of your voice! Read away and have fun with it!

Answer 6

Start any time you want. They love to hear your voice.Bedtime stories often have a nice rhythm or rhyme which babies love. It's also a great way for you to sit down and have some special relaxing quiet time with your baby

Answer 7

We started with our daughter when she was aware enough of her surroundings to hear and see it. Pretty young two or three months. Our daughter loves books now, she cannot get enough of them. Our son has a shorter attention span is a squirmer so we started a little later with him and read a little less. Mostly because he can't sit still too long. Reading is good for little ones as long as she seems interested go for it! P.S I did forget my husband and I did read to our children in utero.

Answer 8

Read it since the first day of life, that is if you are not really tired, but really, you can always read at any time. Your baby will grow to be a good listener and reader.

Answer 9

I started reading to my daughter at 12 monthes.

Answer 10

We started when our baby was 6 months old. She may not understand what you are saying but she will love the attention and will gain a love of books.