Personalized gifts are an amazing way to show your child you love them and treat them to something really special. There really are countless reasons why personalized books for babies are great presents for your little one.
Reading is fundamental to your baby’s development, and personalized books can be incredible learning aids for teaching them numbers and letters from a young age. Babies and toddlers also love having all the attention on them, so reading a book which stars their name centre stage really is a dream for them.
Here are some reasons why personalized books are wonderful presents for babies.
Help them become familiar with their own name
Each child’s name is unique, and learning your name is crucial to your child’s development. By reading personalized books with your baby, you will be consistently introducing their name to them. Parents have found that the more often you use your baby’s name when speaking to them, the better.
Parents suggest you incorporate their name into everyday phrases, like: ‘Katie, it’s time for a nap,’ but you might not always remember. As the parent of a newborn, you’re undoubtedly exhausted, and it can be hard to remember the little things, so personalized books will do all the leg work for you. All you have to do is read out the story that has its name interwoven throughout!
Introduce them to lovable new characters
Many personalized books star your baby’s name alongside famous names, like Winnie the Pooh, Peter Rabbit, or even popular Disney characters, like Woody and Buzz from Toy Story. Introducing your child to these popular characters from a young age is such an awesome thing and will help build amazing memories as a family when they interact with the characters again and again, particularly if they get to see them in the flesh at a theme park!
It keeps them engaged during story time
There are many different ways to read to your baby, and reading aloud to your baby is definitely one of them! But, keeping your child engaged and interested in the book can sometimes be tricky. Personalized books are a great way to keep your baby interested in the words you are reading to them, as they develop not only their vocabulary and literacy skills but also their awareness of their own name.
Stave off sibling jealousy
Personalized books are also a great way to make siblings feel special and unique. It can be a tough situation to handle when your adorable new baby has FINALLY arrived, but suddenly the older toddler is feeling neglected and angry.
Getting a personalized book just for them will make them feel loved and treasured again! They will get to enjoy time with you reading the book that is all about them – not the newborn – distracting them from their sibling jealousy.
Teach them colors and the alphabet
Some personalized books are designed for babies and toddlers as educational books to help them learn essentials, like colors, numbers, and the alphabet. Incorporating this element of early learning into your baby’s story time can provide a vital boost in their abilities later in life.
In fact, 65% of the population are visual learners, according to a study carried out by the Social Science Research Network. So, reading a colorful, visual book personalized with your child’s name is a sure-fire way to help them develop their understanding of colors, numbers, and the alphabet whilst keeping them entertained.
The benefit of personalized learning books is that some teach your child the alphabet by using their name. It’s very common that the first word children learn how to write is actually their name, so using personalized books that teach them the alphabet using the letters of their name will be excellent preparation for later on in their education!
Make your baby’s first book a memorable one!
Not only are personalized books engaging and oftentimes educational, but they will also become a cherished memento as your child grows up. Just imagine the feeling they’ll have when they grow up and find their first book that was even personalized with their name!
Personalized baby books come in a range of forms, from learning numbers and the alphabet with your child’s name to heart-warming books based on the day your child was born. So, why not make story time with your newborn a bit more exciting by putting your baby in the book?
