{"id":1296,"date":"2024-07-29T05:53:49","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T05:53:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kiindred.co\/product\/articles\/our-top-10-books-to-aid-your-babys-early-development\/"},"modified":"2024-11-29T14:34:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T14:34:51","slug":"our-top-10-books-to-aid-your-babys-early-development","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/kiindred.co\/product\/toys\/books\/best-books-for-babys-early-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Our top 10 books to aid your baby\u2019s early development"},"content":{"rendered":"

Within a baby\u2019s first year, it\u2019s important to encourage as much cognitive growth as possible. This will ensure better social skills, language development, listening and communication, emotional connection, and more later in life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1343,"parent":0,"template":"","brand-taxonomy":[],"product-taxonomy":[178,209],"class_list":["post-1296","articles","type-articles","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","product-taxonomy-toys","product-taxonomy-books"],"acf":{"main_page_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"without_sidebar_layout","section_content_here":"

You might be surprised to hear what milestones babies are working on in those little noggins as we raise them. Within the first three months, they learn to detect differences in pitch and tone, see colour, differentiate between various facial expressions, and learn to move their bodies in simple ways, to name a few.<\/p>\n

Before 6 months, they\u2019ll learn to recognise familiar faces, as well as respond to and imitate familiar expressions and sounds. At 9 months, they can understand the differences between animate and inanimate objects, and understand depth perception. Finally, before 12 months, they\u2019ll start getting a grasp on object permanence, which is the idea that an object exists even when you can\u2019t see it. Of course, these are just some examples as much more goes on behind the scenes.<\/p>\n

As you can see, many essential life skills develop within the first year. To give them the best chance of developing these and more, it\u2019s super important to read to your children. So here\u2019s our top 10 favorite books to aid in baby\u2019s development.<\/p>\n","select_product_all_section":"","add_quote_content_section":"","add_jw_video_shortcode_here":"","turn_off_sign_up_section":true,"turn_off_parent_with_confidence_section":true,"turn_off_review_section":true,"turn_off_hey_parents_section":true,"turn_off_third_left_banner_section":true,"turn_off_products_you_love_section":true,"turn_off_win_game_section":true,"turn_off_win_a_gift_voucher_section":true,"hide_and_show_button":"A"},{"acf_fc_layout":"first_layout","section_title_here":"Pat the Zoo: A touch-and-feel book","section_sidebar_title_here":"","section_content_here":"

LV Studio<\/strong><\/a>
\n$36.21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Touch is actually the first sense your baby develops, so\u00a0Pat the Zoo<\/em>\u00a0is perfect for even the littlest of babies. You and baby can feel a lion\u2019s mane, a parrot\u2019s feather, a frog\u2019s tongue, and more in this tactile story.<\/p>\n

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Julia Murray<\/strong><\/a>
\n$9.99<\/strong><\/p>\n

Did you know that babies can\u2019t see colour for the first few months? That\u2019s why it\u2019s best to read black-and-white, high contrast books to the very youngest babies, like this one by Julia Murray. It\u2019s also great for introducing baby to the cute Aussie animals they\u2019ll soon learn more about.<\/p>\n

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Eric Carle<\/a>
\n$14.25<\/p>\n

The Very Hungry Caterpillar<\/em>\u00a0has definitely stood the test of time! You may even remember reading it yourself when you were little. We\u2019re happy to keep recommending it for babies today, as it\u2019s full of fun colours, holes, shapes, and storytelling. It\u2019ll also help teach them about the magic of nature!<\/p>\n

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Sam Taplin, Illustrated by Essi Kimpimaki<\/strong><\/a>
\n$12.75<\/strong><\/p>\n

Babies may not be old enough to play hide-and-seek in real life, but it doesn\u2019t mean they can\u2019t read about it! In this pick, the reader plays hide-and-seek with a tiger. It introduces other animals along the way, and features bright colors and cute cutouts.<\/p>\n

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Amy Pixton, Illustrated by Ekaterina Trukhan<\/strong><\/a>
\n$9.99<\/strong><\/p>\n

Little ones can be a bit messy, which is why we recommend the brand Indestructibles. All these books can be washed, and are rip-proof and waterproof. We especially love\u00a0Let\u2019s Be Kind<\/em>\u00a0because it introduces the idea of kindness, sharing, and helping other people out.<\/p>\n

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Joy Allen<\/strong><\/a>
\n$17.28<\/strong><\/p>\n

Baby sign language is a great way to communicate before they know how to talk. If you practice using this book, it\u2019s easily achievable! This one features a list of simple words like milk, water, more, all done, diaper, it hurts, dog, cat, sleepy, and more.<\/p>\n

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Todd Parr<\/strong><\/a>
\n$12.35<\/strong><\/p>\n

Feelings can be hard to identify and communicate \u2013 heck, even adults struggle with it! To help with this, try\u00a0The Feelings Book<\/em>, which is bright and colourful but also teaches babies about their feelings. And, instead of sticking with the basic sad\/mad\/happy, Todd Parr also includes more obscure ones we can\u2019t always explain.<\/p>\n

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Sally Rippin, Lorette Broekstra<\/strong><\/a>
\n$9.99<\/strong><\/p>\n

Introduce your baby to the sounds around them with\u00a0What\u2019s that Noise<\/em>. The rhythmic story and inclusive, bright illustrations will interest your baby to no end.<\/p>\n

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Bill Marin Jr, John Archambault, Illustrated by Lois Ehlert<\/a><\/strong>
\n$25.75<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yep, we\u2019re still obsessed with\u00a0Chicka Chicka Boom Boom<\/em>. This fun book introduces babies to the alphabet in a rhythmic way that every little one loves.<\/p>\n

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Margaret Wise Brown, Illustrated by Clement Hurd<\/strong><\/a>
\n$14.95<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finally, this classic comfort book will quickly become a favourite in the house with its intricate illustrations and ultra-cosy storytelling. It\u2019s perfect for any age, including babies, and you\u2019ll be able to read it with your kids for years to come.<\/p>\n

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