Why is it so important to read to babies?

We all remember the "Once upon a time...", "Many, many years ago..." "In a place..." All of them introduced us to a magical place, to a parallel world where we could devour every page of books, where we could enjoy reading. Reading is essential in every aspect of our lives, but... Should we introduce it to our little ones? And in what way?

Is it important to read to my baby?

The answer in this case is clear. Absolutely yes. There are countless advantages to implementing this habit in your daily life. The first years of a child are the most important in terms of acquiring knowledge, so everything we do will have an impact on them later on.

Benefits of reading to babies

There are infinite ones, however, we have chosen the following:

• Reading to your baby will create very special bonds of affection and security. During that stage of their life, you will be the most important person, therefore, spending time with them engaging in this activity will give reading a positive connotation for their future.
• You will work on your emotional intelligence by empathizing with the characters and getting involved in different situations.
• It is perfect to do before going to sleep as it will create a relaxing environment that will help you sleep more peacefully.
• They help introduce possible changes in the lives of children.
• Help them learn all the necessary sounds to speak their native language.

As we can see, there are multiple advantages that reading offers to the little ones; however, we must know the correct way to introduce this habit to them.

How to introduce reading

During his first months, Your baby will pay attention to the rhythms and intonations, but not to the content of the language. Repeating books helps improve and consolidate their language skills. If you use the same tone throughout the story, your baby will get bored, so it's very interesting to use a different voice for each character and emphasize questions or exclamations.

Between Could you provide more context or complete the sentence? 4 and 6 monthsThey are starting to show more interest in the book itself. They will try to grab, bite, suck, and throw the book. All of this will be normal, don't scold them, adapt to their needs. For this stage, there are indestructible books made of plastic or fabric. Make sure the pages are solid and there is a dominant image with bright colors.

Between Could you provide more context or complete the sentence? 6 and 12 months They begin to associate drawings with real objects and will react to the story through gestures or sounds. By the age of 12, you will see how they turn the pages, point out objects, and even repeat your sounds.

Even though patterns are established according to the child's age, each one is very different, so we must observe their reactions and adapt to the level they demonstrate in each reading.

What books should I read to the child?

As we have mentioned before, when they are young, books should be simple, with repetitive or rhyming texts and bright colors. After all, the most important element will be your voice.

When they are older, we should introduce them to different styles and genres, as well as books with an educational background.

We have made a selection of books that we believe are essential:

What are the best books for young children?

Ages between 0 to 2 years months:

• I am happy to help you with the translation. Could you please provide me with the text you would like me to translate from Spanish to English?Collection from the Moon to the Crib"From Kalandraka: it is made of cardboard and includes very simple songs and designs. One of the most read is "Cocodrilo", which captivates children with its poetic pictograms, striking images, and reading rhythm."
• I am happy to help you with the translation. Could you please provide me with the text you would like me to translate from Spanish to English?"Animales" by Combel"Made of fabric and inside we can find different stimulants: sound elements, pages that make noise when touched, colored tags for children to play with..."
• I am happy to help you with the translation. Could you please provide me with the text you would like me to translate from Spanish to English?The little fish"From Panini Books: made of plastic, it is intended above all to share it with your little one during the "shower time" to end the day very relaxed and sleep all night."
• I am happy to help you with the translation. Could you please provide me with the text you would like me to translate from Spanish to English?The Very Hungry Caterpillar"From Kókinos: something that makes this book special is the puppet that will accompany you while telling the stories. This will capture the attention of the youngest ones."
• I am happy to help you with the translation. Could you please provide me with the text you would like me to translate from Spanish to English?The Cherry Collection"From Combel: books made of cardboard and in a small size to tell, sing, play, and look at. It includes a song that can be downloaded and used to tell the story."
• I am happy to help you with the translation. Could you please provide me with the text you would like me to translate from Spanish to English?NumbersThere seems to be a mistake in the text you provided. The characters "y" and "”" do not form a complete sentence. Please provide more context or additional information so I can assist you better.colorsThey are cardboard books to introduce numbers and colors to children through simple verses with rhythm and rhyme.
• I am happy to help you with the translation. Could you please provide me with the text you would like me to translate from Spanish to English?Who is hiding under the henFrom Juventud Publishing: recommended for children over 10 months, it includes bright colors and clear images of farm animals. One thing that I found fascinating is that underneath each animal, there is a clue to figure out the next animal. This is a great way to encourage little ones to make connections and reason on their own.
• I am happy to help you with the translation. Could you please provide me with the text you would like me to translate from Spanish to English?"The Little One's Book Collection""Editorial Juventud: these are board books with only one image per page on a white background and without text. They depict different everyday situations in a baby's life to help them recognize the world around them."
• I am happy to help you with the translation. Could you please provide me with the text you would like me to translate from Spanish to English?If I were a lionFrom Loguez: Do you know how to roar like a lion? Do you know how to croak like a frog? Hold the open book in front of your face and start playing.
• I am happy to help you with the translation. Could you please provide me with the text you would like me to translate from Spanish to English?A kiss before sleeping"Explain how all baby animals kiss their mother before sleeping. Perfect to read before bedtime. Your text is simple, tender, and with striking illustrations."