Baby Book
Baby Book Ideas
the baby book
Executive Summary By Carmen Benton
Baby book ideas from other parents can help guide you in your selection of books for your baby and about your baby. Each family has their own favourite books. Books that their baby just loves and books they have found really useful to learn all about having a baby.
Does your baby have a book they just love and want you to read to them?
At 18 months it amazes me the way my son can empty his book drawer looking for his favourite 4 books! Look at these books, what is it about these book that your baby loves the most? Look for other books that are similar.
What books did your family read to you when you were a baby?
These would be wonderful books to read to your baby. This helps him treasure reading and books.
When reading to baby it is important to choose a book that is appropriate for your baby’s stage and development as well as their interests. Your main aim is to foster in your baby a love for reading. What things can you do to help reading and books appear magical and special?
Jamie knows that after this book it will be bedtime. As our son has gotten older the bedtime books have changed.
Baby Book Making
Welcome to ‘Baby book making 101′. This is a simple idea to help you create a baby book. It is a family photo book that anyone can make at home.
Find a Board Book that is the right size.
Keep your eye out for the books sales or look in second hand book shops for books in good condition.
Crop Your Photos
You may like to just include faces of your family. You could take the photos of each family member next time you are with them specifically for your book, or you can crop them from photos you already have.
Write Your Text
My Mummy loves me
My Daddy loves me
My Grandma loves me
My Grandpa loves me
My Uncle…. loves me etc
Glue Your Photos and Text into the Book
To ensure your book is ‘baby proof’ cover each page with transparent adhesive.
Read Your Book Over and Over
The most important step to baby book making is to read your book over and over to your baby.
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