Always Time for a Good Book Even very active babies enjoy some
down time by sitting in Mommy's or Daddy's lap and reading a
good book. Their way of reading may include turning the pages,
pointing to objects, lifting flaps, sticking little fingers
through holes, and perhaps occasionally munching on the corner
of the book. Just because your baby's interaction with reading
the book may last only seconds, doesn't mean she isn't
benefiting from the experience. (Numerous studies tout how
reading with babies even just a little boosts their brain
power.) But a few seconds are about the length of her attention
span right now: Continue reading to her and you may discover
that as she gets older she'll sit for longer periods. She is
probably developing favorite books written about things that
interest her, and you are probably reading the same books over
and over. When she points to a word or stops at a page, say the
words slowly. She will probably not repeat these words but that
doesn't mean they are not being absorbed.