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Best Books For Every Baby Stage

Baby book recommendations -- from 0-12 months

By Natalie Lorenzi, Parenting

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0-3 months

Your baby...

can distinguish primary hues from each other
responds to black and white
loves your voice

so she'll love...

contrasting colors
black-and-white illustrations
books with one word on each page

such as...

Barnyard Banter, by Denise Fleming
White on Black, by Tana Hoban
What's Up, Duck?, by Tad Hills

3-6 months

Your baby...

has depth perception and, at 4 months, can see details
has a strong sense of smell
reaches for objects

so she'll love...

photos of babies making different expressions
scents
textures

such as...

Baby Faces, by Ben Argueta
Scratch and Sniff: Garden, by DK Publishing
Tails, by Matthew Van Fleet

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