Reading to your baby is essential and, of course, not very hard, but here are few important "do's" to keep in mind. The only "don't" is "don't don't read"!

1. PICK THE RIGHT BOOK

Board books are better than paper books for babies. They're fun to hold and won't damage too easily.
Pick books with large pictures, simple drawings, bright colors and familiar objects. Reading with your child is a great way to help your child get her or his 30 Million Words by Age 4. Book reading ignites conversation between caregiver and child, so the more visually attractive and clear the images are the better.

2. BE INTERACTIVE (i.e. don't just read the book)

Point to something in the book.
Ask what it is, and then answer it for them if the child is to young to answer herself. Then say something interesting about the image, and don't worry if the child is fully grasping every point you make!
Tune in to the baby's responses and repeat them back to her so she knows you heard her. This introduces the concept of back-and-forth conversation into the baby's world!

3. BE POSITIVE

If a child is wrong, correct them only in a positive way. EXAMPLE: If a child incorrectly names something as a dog, for instance, tell her "It's brown like a dog, but this is a kitty. The kitty has has two eyes like a dog, and fur like a dog. This kitty is so pretty!"

Most importantly, enjoy your reading time together! Kids sense when adults are having fun, too.