Reading to your baby is a good way to strengthen the loving bond between you and to stimulate their development of communication skills. But what is the best time to introduce books to your baby? Experts agree that the earlier, the better.  

If you are not used to reading out loud, check out these ten easy pointers by a fabulous children’s author, Mem Fox. 

For a baby, start with cloth books that have special safety mirrors, crinkly pages and yummy rubber corners designed for chewing. When you’re ready, move on to board books and picture books. Before you know it, your child will be old enough to read to his or her younger siblings! 

Is the cost of new books making your stomach turn? Then why not try pre-loved titles from Kidspot Market? You can search the items by location to find a seller near you. No auction, no reserve, just an honest price up-front. Kidspot Market (family classifieds) is also where you can sell your children’s books once they outgrow them. 

What books do you read to your children at bedtime? Share them on Kidspot Social with other parents. 

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