If you want to raise a reader, then you want a book in your hands ASAP. but are books safe for your baby? the real question is: what kind of book is safest for even the smallest hands?
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Experts say board books are the best way to introduce babies to reading. So let’s take a look at why parents should stock their baby’s shelves with quality board books.
A hardcover book is exactly what it sounds like. it is a book that is designed with a hard cover, but has traditional paper pages inside. If you’re a book collector, chances are you prefer hardcovers to paperbacks because they are more durable. the outer cover works to protect the inner pages and the pages are sewn or glued together.
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However, hardcover books only work well to protect the inside pages when treasured by adults. Babies and toddlers can easily rip and tear the inner pages leaving the hard cover intact but the pages destroyed. This is just one of the reasons baby board books are recommended: they’re made to withstand all of your baby’s biting, shaking, tearing, and more.
By comparison, a board book is a subgenre of the picture book that is designed for younger children. The entire board book, including the inside pages, is made from specially folded and bound heavy-duty cardboard. even the corner pages are rounded so as not to hurt curious babies.
Designed for babies from birth to 3 years old, board books are safer than their counterparts. They fit perfectly in their little hands, they can be easily held, rotated, stacked and pulled. however, babies also like to explore everything with their mouths, which is one of the reasons board books are safer. you’d rather chew the corner of a board book than chew and swallow pieces of paper.
plus, small runs use safe materials that are made in the usa. uu. Our board books are coated with an aqueous matte or UV gloss coating. and we never laminate our board books due to the danger of using laminated film in a baby book. We also regularly safety test our board books with a certified independent testing lab to ensure our board books always meet US CPSC requirements.
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the ny times suggests, “becoming a reader begins as soon as your baby pays attention to board books.” The unique design of a board book is the perfect introduction to reading. allow babies to safely explore text and images with each of their senses. By showing babies that reading is fun and that they can play with books, you’re fostering an early love of reading.
Board books also provide precious bonding opportunities. highlights magazine explains, “Intimate moments spent sharing simple board books with baby help develop listening and visual skills that form the foundation for independent reading later on.” With illustrations and a few words, board books offer plenty of “point and tell” opportunities.
Now that you understand why board books are the best choice for your little one, let us tell you why you’ll love small production personalized board books. We’ve taken all the things you love about board books—quality, durability, and safety—and let you add your precious memories to the book itself. We offer a variety of pre-designed board book templates and customization options for the popular sandra boynton board books. Plus, you can design your own board book from start to finish!
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