Benefits to reading before bed

Snuggle up and read a picture or board book before bed. This routine signals bedtime afterwards and helps develop baby's hearing, language, and social skills. Babies love and learn from repetition. Have them point out where certain pictures are like "where's the apple?"

Your baby may also start to try to turn thick pages with your help. If you're bored with the same books, sing them or read them in a different language. You'll be amazed how many words your baby already understands.