Reading to your baby and toddlers When should I start reading to my baby? It's never too early. Your baby learned to recognise your voice in the womb. Reading  together when babies  are as young as 4 months old  is important because the roots of language are developing in a  baby's brain even before he can talk! Role  of Parents in helping children to Develop Reading Skills Reading a book to your baby  is a one activity that you can really turn into a special time with your baby," Of course, your newborn  won't understand the meaning of what you say to begin with, but the different rhythms and sounds will help to stimulate and develop his hearing and  listening skills later in life.  No matter how old your baby is, regular reading helps him understand that books are fun. Repetition helps your baby to build his language skills,  so look for stories that use the same phrases again and again, or just read your baby's favourite s...