Best Board Books for Babies

These best board books for babies are perfect for other parents like me!

When my first sone was born, I couldn’t wait to start reading with him. But I quickly realized that some baby board books were better than others.

You can find these must-have books for babies at your local library or purchase through the links provided for your convenience.

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25 must have baby board books for infants

Share tender moments and lay the foundation for a lifelong journey into the magical realm of literature with these delightful board books crafted for the tiniest bookworms.

Also, find the best baby toys to meet your child’s growing milestones as well as the Best Baby Books.

Why Reading to Babies Is Important

Reading to babies is such an important ritual for their growth and development. Reading everyday:

  • teaches them about words, talking and communication
  • introduces them to building block concepts, such as numbers, letters, colors and shapes
  • builds vocabulary, listening and memory skills
  • gives babies information about the world around them

Are Board Books Safe for Babies

Board books are generally considered safe for babies when manufactured according to established safety standards. These books are designed with the youngest readers in mind, featuring thick and durable pages made of materials such as cardboard or paperboard.

The construction is intended to withstand the exploration habits of infants and toddlers, who might put books in their mouths or handle them less delicately than older children.

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However, it’s crucial for you choose board books from reputable publishers and check for safety certifications to ensure that the materials used meet established safety standards.

Regularly inspect for signs of wear and tear can contribute to a safe and enjoyable reading experience for your baby.

Best Board Books for Babies

For your new baby or for friends who have young ones, here are 25 must-have books for babies!

40 Comments

  1. lisarenee25 says:

    What a fantastic list, Jenny!

    1. Thanks. I’m so glad you liked my recommendations. There are so many options sometimes it helps to have a bookworm mom offer up some ideas.

  2. I bought Pat-the-Bunny for a worker a few years back-what a great beginning book. All these books look like very good ones to read to your children and start them on a lifetime of loving to read!

    1. Pat the Bunny is so sweet! My boys loved all of these books. Brown Bear Brown Bear was the absolutely favorite in my house.

    1. I have read Goodnight Moon so much that I can actually recite it! Brown Bear, Brown Bear was my boys’ absolutely favorite though. We’ve gone through multiple copies of it.

  3. I have a 13 month old baby boy and these 25 books will surely be a great collection and to read each night to my baby!

    1. Each book is tried and true in our house. And some of them are still hanging around even though my kids are older now.

  4. Cyndie Norell says:

    I love and have all these books. Thanks for sharing

    1. Hurray for fellow readers! Some people think it’s crazy the “library” I have for my kids but I think it’s so important for them to be surrounded by books.

  5. Chubskulit Rose says:

    We have book collection here but we don’t have any of those. Nice selection.

  6. Melissa Moreno says:

    Great collection of books…thanks!

    1. Glad you like the list. Sometimes it’s crazy how long it can take to pull them together but goodness knows how much info I have on kids’ books. Might as well share!

    1. Glad you like the list. We are such bookworms in my house I’m glad to share my knowledge of kid books. Now if I could just find time to read my own!

  7. It is nice to see a few classics I remember from when I was a kid. 🙂 I don’t have my own babies yet, but my best friend just had her fourth last week, so these are great ideas for gifts because there are a few they don’t have yet.

    1. Her fourth! And I thought I had my hands full with two 🙂 You really can’t lose with any of these books. They are all tried and true with my own kids.

  8. Thanks for this article. I will be recommending these books to my younger sisters who have little ones.

  9. prowessandpearls says:

    Brings back so many memories of when my children were younger. Reading is so important for children. A home without books is a home without imagination. Thanks for sharing your wonderful list Jenny and thanks for linking up today!

    1. So glad to link up. I actually miss some of these books… my boys have gotten too old but we do manage to still read a couple of them.

  10. I found you through Prowess and Pearls today. Love the post, and love love love children’s books. We love Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You? and There’s a Wocket in my Pocket both by Dr. Suess 🙂 And if you are a Christian, the Jesus STory Book Bible is a MUST HAVE!! 🙂

    Thanks, and feel free to drop my blog at http://wonderousblunderous.blogspot.com

    1. Those are really good ones, too! For some reason, the really young Dr. Suess never really were hits with my boys. But now they can’t get enough of the stories for older kids 🙂

  11. Erica @What Do We Do All Day? says:

    I love so many of these books. Thanks for sharing at The Children’s Bookshelf!

    1. I’m happy to share what has worked with my kids and what hasn’t. These really have been hits and some are still read in my house 🙂

  12. jamie@kreyv says:

    Love this list! You can never have too many picture books!

  13. tumbleweedcontessa says:

    I don’t see Love You Forever on your list. You must check it out. I’m going to have twin grandchildren in October. I get to start all over again!

    Linda

    1. Love You Forever is a wonderful book. It was just too old for my boys when they were babies. They didn’t get into that book until they were older.

  14. Diana Rambles says:

    We have/had many of these!

  15. Love the book list … will bookmark this for a future reference (hard to find good books)

  16. This is a GREAT list, a lot of our favs are on here, but there are a bunch I have never seen!!

  17. Such a great list! We will definitely be adding a few of these to our home library! Thanks for taking the time to put this together!

    1. We loved having a baby library… and now my boys have a whole shelf of picture books we enjoy reading every night.

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