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  1. February 6th, 2011, 10:55 AM #1
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    Reading to young babies?

    DS is 6.5 months and I read books to him like The very hungry catepillar, Were going on a bear hunt ect.... my MIL (to be) thinks im crazy (this from someone who wanted me to introduce solids at 8 weeks!!!!) and says 'hes too young for books with a story whats the point, if your going to bother just get picture books?' but I like to read to him and he listens and giggles when I do the silly voices!! I know he doesnt understand but I hope it may be of some benefit to him!! Do you think he is a little young? Did you read to yours at this age and if so what did you read?
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  2. February 6th, 2011, 11:52 AM #2
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    Your mother in law is crazy. Read books to him with stories.
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  3. February 6th, 2011, 02:12 PM #3
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    It is never too young to start books. You are doing a great job, ThinkPink!
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  4. February 6th, 2011, 04:07 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by ThinkPink View Post
    I know he doesnt understand but I hope it may be of some benefit to him!!
    Also, babies really understand SO much more than we assume they do. They can't always respond in ways that make us think they are *understanding* but def. at 6 months he understands a LOT of what you are saying to him!
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  5. February 6th, 2011, 05:02 PM #5
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    Ah, I dont think its too young - I read to my little 8 month old - he loves it and have been reading to him for ages - I did with my other two as well. Louie now stands up in his cot, gets his head under the black out blind and curtain and tries to get his books off the side although what actually happens is that they fall on the floor lol!!! This is when he is supposed to be sleeping!!!
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  6. February 6th, 2011, 06:23 PM #6
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    I think it is a great thing! They don't understand the words but learning language is so much more than that! Keep doing what you're doing.
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  7. February 6th, 2011, 06:33 PM #7
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    Ignore her, it is definitely worth it! They are learning, and enjoy it, and you will foster their love of reading. I read to DS from day 1, and he loves to read together and on his own now at 3.5.
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    I agree! I've read with all mine at that age and they seemed to enjoy it!
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  9. February 7th, 2011, 09:54 PM #9
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    I read to all of mine when there were that young. It was part of our routine and they loved it
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  10. February 8th, 2011, 10:20 AM #10
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    I read to my little one in utero! I don't think it's ever to early to start reading to your child.
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