5 Reasons Why We Read Books with our Babies and Toddlers

As adults, we love reading books. They can take you off to an imaginary world or on a great adventure. You can help your little one develop a love of reading too by sharing books with them from the start. This is a good habit to form because reading books with your baby or toddler can have a significant impact on their development! Check out how powerful reading is below ⬇️

1. Reading builds a strong foundation for language development

   Reading exposes toddlers to many basic elements of language. Not only do toddlers build their vocabulary through reading, they also hear a variety of sentence structures and learn to connect the words with the pictures they see!

2. Reading develops cognitive skills

   Books allow little ones to experience new ideas, concepts, and information. By reading with your baby or toddler you are introducing them to new words, shapes, and colors. It also develops your little book worm’s memory, attention span, and problem solving skills.

3. Reading cultivates a love of learning

   By creating a fun reading experience you are creating positive associations between books and learning. Babies and toddlers are curious creatures and by reading with them you are only furthering their desire to learn.

4. Reading encourages imagination

   There are endless book ideas and endless adventures. Through stories and illustrations, toddlers begin to create mental pictures and develop their own stories which is the foundation to imaginative thinking and play.

5. Reading enhances caregiver bonding

   Nothing is more special than cuddling with your little one and reading a book. This shared experience strengthens the bond between you and your toddler.

Reading is full of benefits beyond the immediate moment. It is simple, but sets the stage for a lifelong love of learning while enriching your little one’s language, cognitive, and emotional development. So take out those books and snuggle up!

Happy Reading!