Babies & Books - Newborn

Newborns love the soothing sounds of familiar voices, the security of being held, and the sight of bright bold pictures. During this time your newborn will learn to:

Stare at things nearby
Watch your movements and facial expressions
Make different sounds - babbles, coos, squeals
Play with hands and feet
Enjoy rhythm and being rocked
Cry to show feelings

What you can do with your newborn:

Prop board books next to your baby for him/her to look at
Listen to your baby "talk"; smile, and babble back
Talk about what you are doing
Point to and name objects and pictures
Choose some books that show faces of different people
Choose some books that have different textures to touch and feel
Calm your baby with nursery rhymes and songs
Rock your baby to sleep with lullabies