Teach Toddlers About Caring for a New Baby

In my experience, books with interactive elements tend to be great for coaxing active children into sitting still long enough to hear a story. Being a participant in the story is more fun for a wiggly little one than simply being told to sit still and listen quietly.

Snuggle the Baby asks your child to tickle the baby, feed the baby, help change the baby’s diaper, swaddle him tight, and pull a warm blanket over him before he goes to sleep. The activities help your child focus on the story while teaching important lessons about empathy and caring.

I can see this book being a hit with toddlers who love playing with baby dolls or little ones who will soon be a big brother or sister. When packaged with an actual baby doll, it would be a great birthday gift for any toddler.

The padded cover of Snuggle the Baby feels like it would hold up well to a child’s curious exploration and the retro illustrations give this book a charming feel. I also really like how the illustrations incorporate babies with a variety of skin colors, since it’s never too early to start teaching your child that we’re all the same on the inside.

Author and illustration Sara Gillingham has published over 15 books for young children, including Now I Am Big!, I Can Do It Myself!, and I Know A Lot!. She lives with her family in British Columbia.

You can purchase Snuggle the Baby on Amazon for $8.73.

Disclaimer: A review copy was provided by the publisher.

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