Let them feed and dress themselves, and clean up after themselves even if these tasks take more time and are not done perfectly. Selecting Books for Infants Pictures should be large, bold colorful, and uncluttered. Illustrations should show definite contrast between light and dark. Stories should be short. Developmental stages of a baby will determine the type and length of books to read to baby.
Babies can chew on sturdy books without causing too much damage.
Click here for a list of recommended board books . References For a list of books and videos of interest to parents and caregivers , click here. Also see The State Library's Early Childhood Video Catalog . Also see our information on brain development and ideas for creating a home literacy environment . Idaho Early Childhood Information Clearinghouse.