Fun Ways to Read to Your Baby
Reading to your baby is one of the most beautiful ways to bond—and it’s also brilliant for their development. From boosting brain growth to helping with early language skills, those quiet storytime moments pack a powerful punch. But did you know there are lots of fun ways to read to your baby that make storytime even more exciting and better for their learning?
Whether you’re a first-time parent or just looking to freshen up your routine, here are some creative and development-boosting tips to make reading even more magical.
Fun ways to read to your baby (that also boost development!)
1. Turn storytime into a sensory adventure
Babies love to explore with all their senses. Use touch-and-feel books, flaps to lift, sounds to press, and mirrors to find. At Adventure Babies, we bring books to life with themed sensory play that sparks curiosity and makes every story an experience.
2. Be bold with your voice
You don’t have to be an actor to make stories exciting—just have fun with it! Try using silly voices, dramatic pauses, and sound effects. It keeps your baby interested and supports their listening and language skills.
3. Let them lead
If your baby wants to chew the book, skip to their favourite page, or flip back and forth, let them! These are signs they’re engaging—and engagement is key to learning.
4. Build a cuddle routine
Reading isn’t just about the book. The closeness, the warmth, the feeling of your voice—it all helps your baby feel safe and loved. And that emotional security is essential for their development.
5. Make it part of daily life
Read a page while they’re having a snack, keep a board book in the changing bag, or do a quick story before naptime. The more your baby sees books around, the more they learn that reading is fun and normal.
6. Come to a baby story class
If you want inspiration and some lovely time out of the house, join us at Adventure Babies. Our sensory storytelling sessions are full of fun ways to read to your baby, with themed props, music, movement and play that make books truly come alive.
Ready to make reading unforgettable?
The best storytimes are full of giggles, cuddles, and connection. Whether you’re reading one page or the whole book (for the tenth time today), it’s all helping your baby grow, learn, and fall in love with books.
So grab a book, get cosy, and dive into a story—you’ve already got everything you need to make it magical.
