Episode 25
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Can I teach my baby to read?
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Episode 1
How does my baby grow and develop in their first year?
How does my baby grow and develop in their first year?
4 mins
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Episode 2
What are the developmental milestones for 1 - 4 months?
What are the developmental milestones for 1 - 4 months?
5 mins
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Episode 3
What are the developmental milestones for 4 - 7 months?
What are the developmental milestones for 4 - 7 months?
6 mins
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Episode 4
What are the developmental milestones for 8 - 12 months?
What are the developmental milestones for 8 - 12 months?
7 mins
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Episode 5
Should I be massaging my baby?
Should I be massaging my baby?
5 mins
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Episode 6
Will my baby's eyes change colour?
Will my baby's eyes change colour?
6 mins
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Episode 7
When will my baby have a growth spurt?
When will my baby have a growth spurt?
4 mins
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Episode 8
When do babies get their first tooth?
When do babies get their first tooth?
4 mins
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Episode 9
When can my baby hold their head up?
When can my baby hold their head up?
3 mins
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Episode 10
How important is tummy time?
How important is tummy time?
3 mins
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Episode 11
When does my baby start grasping?
When does my baby start grasping?
4 mins
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Episode 12
When should my baby start rolling over?
When should my baby start rolling over?
4 mins
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Episode 13
When should my baby sit up?
When should my baby sit up?
4 mins
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Episode 14
When should my baby crawl?
When should my baby crawl?
4 mins
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Episode 15
When should my baby stand up?
When should my baby stand up?
3 mins
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Episode 16
When should my baby walk?
When should my baby walk?
3 mins
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Episode 17
How do I introduce my baby to their siblings?
How do I introduce my baby to their siblings?
6 mins
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Episode 18
How can non-breastfeeding partners bond with their baby without a bottle?
How can non-breastfeeding partners bond with their baby without a bottle?
4 mins
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Episode 19
When will my baby smile?
When will my baby smile?
3 mins
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Episode 20
How do I make my baby laugh?
How do I make my baby laugh?
4 mins
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Episode 21
How long should babies suck their thumb?
How long should babies suck their thumb?
3 mins
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Episode 22
Should my baby use a dummy?
Should my baby use a dummy?
4 mins
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Episode 23
Does my baby recognise me?
Does my baby recognise me?
4 mins
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Episode 24
Is my baby extra sensitive?
Is my baby extra sensitive?
4 mins
Episode 25
Can I teach my baby to read?
Can I teach my baby to read?
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Episode 26
Is the Mozart effect real?
Is the Mozart effect real?
4 mins
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Episode 27
What effect does the environment have on a baby’s cognitive and sensory development?
What effect does the environment have on a baby’s cognitive and sensory development?
5 mins
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Episode 28
Is screen time good or bad for my baby?
Is screen time good or bad for my baby?
4 mins
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Episode 29
How do I understand and recognise emotions in my baby?
How do I understand and recognise emotions in my baby?
4 mins
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Episode 30
Can I spoil my baby by holding them too much?
Can I spoil my baby by holding them too much?
4 mins
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Episode 31
How does responsive and sensitive caregiving support healthy attachment and bonding?
How does responsive and sensitive caregiving support healthy attachment and bonding?
4 mins
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Episode 32
What is the importance of parent-baby communication and interaction?
What is the importance of parent-baby communication and interaction?
4 mins
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Episode 33
Why is playing games with my baby important?
Why is playing games with my baby important?
5 mins
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Episode 34
What can I do with my baby outside?
What can I do with my baby outside?
5 mins
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Episode 35
Should I sign my baby up for swimming lessons?
Should I sign my baby up for swimming lessons?
5 mins
Can I teach my baby to read? Unii’s Baby Development Journey has the answer.
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Related Questions
Reading to your baby has many benefits for their development, both in the short- and long-term.
First and foremost, reading to your baby helps to promote early language development. Hearing words and being exposed to books and stories can help to build your baby's vocabulary, improve their listening skills, and stimulate their imagination. This can help to lay the foundation for future success in school and beyond.
Reading to your baby is also a great bonding experience. It provides quality time for you and your baby to connect and strengthens the attachment between you. Sharing stories and cuddling while reading can help to create positive memories and a love of books that can last a lifetime.
Reading to your baby is also a great way to introduce them to new ideas and concepts, and to broaden their understanding of the world around them. By reading diverse books, you can expose your baby to different cultures, people, and experiences, and help to promote empathy, understanding, and respect for others.
Finally, reading to your baby can be a fun and enjoyable experience for both of you. It can help to calm and relax your baby, and is a great way to wind down before bedtime.
In conclusion, reading to your baby is an important part of their development, and can provide many benefits for their future success and happiness. Start reading to your baby early and make it a regular part of your daily routine.