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Discover the best books, teethers and toys recommended for your baby by a pediatric speech language pathologist. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am taking off my DIY hat today to write this post sharing some of my recommendations for books, teethers and toys as a pediatric speech language pathologist. In addition to Emily Rone Home, I earned my Master’s and work as a speech language pathologist. I currently work with children from birth to age 18. Now that I have a baby of my own, I want to share a bit about what I recommend to promote development in babies and toddlers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let me start by saying mom (or dad), you are doing great! Seeking out extra info already makes you a great parent. There is nothing you are doing wrong, but it’s always good to feel confident that you are promoting healthy development of speech, language and feeding skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This post contains affiliate links for your convenience which may reward me in the event of a sale. Note that I only recommend tools and products I have personally used and loved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This post also does not serve as medical advice. Each child and situation is different. Rely on advice from you pediatrician or any therapists or specialists you are working with first and foremost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Books Recommended for your Baby<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let’s start by talking about books. Studies have shown the more exposure your child has to spoken language, the larger their vocabulary will be (Hart, B. & Risley, T.R. (1995)). This puts them at an academic advantage. Reading books is a great way to expose your child to language. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When should you start reading books to your baby? From birth! Although they don’t  yet understand words, they love the sound of your voice, and you are priming their little brains for success later on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some considerations when choosing books for your baby:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Board books are great! They are durable, and easier for their little hands to turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Choose simple! I love more pictures, less words for the real littles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Textures are always a plus! Touch and feel books are fun and expose them to a sensory experience while reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Interactive books help hold your little one’s attention longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Disclaimer- there are no bad books! ANY & ALL books are GOOD! Reading (from birth!) is so important.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sweet and fun, and one of our favorite little board books<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Some of my personal favorite books for babies are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Crinkly fabric books! They often have lots of pictures & colors, interactive tails or props hanging off, and fun crinkly sounds when you move the pages. These have kept my baby engaged since ~2months! I think these are great as very first books.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Here is baby girl with her favorite crinkly “Pet Tails” book<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

-Tabbed \u201cmy first\u201d books linked here.<\/a><\/em> I love that they are board books and the tabs not only help them to turn pages, but have a picture on each tab. I have had babies in therapy understand cause\/effect and requesting for the very first time by pointing to the pictures on these tabs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

-See, Touch, Feel series. These are some of my OT (Occupational Therapy) friend’s favorite books! They are interactive because of all the fun textures to feel throughout the book. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

-“Where’s Spot” books. These are lift the flap books, and great as babies turn into toddlers as well. They are interactive, and great to teach WH questions and spatial concepts (ie- “in, on, under”, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-First word books: These are great because they have lots of pictures! This gives you the opportunity to talk about them in age appropriate language. Which means simple words and word combinations for young babies, and more complex descriptions and topics when they grow. <\/p>\n\n\n