Benefits of Reading to Your Baby From Birth

I have been reading the book Baby Read Aloud Basics.  It is a very good book and includes a list of the ten benefits of reading aloud to babies.

Ten Benefits of Reading Aloud to Your Baby

1. Reading promotes listening skills.
2. Reading to baby increases the number of vocabulary words they hear.
3. Reading develops attention span and memory.
4. Reading helps babies learn uncommon words.
5. Reading helps babies learn to understand the meaning of words.
6. Reading helps babies learn the concepts about print.
7. Reading helps babies learn to get information from illustrations.
8. Reading promotes bonding and calmness for both baby and parent.
9. Reading stimulates the imagination and all the senses.
10. Reading instills the love of books and learning.

For more information you can view the website at www.readtoyourbaby.com.