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Favorite Baby Books from a First Time Mom (0-12 Months)
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items Whether you're creating your baby's first library, shopping for a baby shower, or looking for new favorites to read aloud, I hope this collection helps you find books your family will love. This list will continue to grow with my baby, so please chec...
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📚 Must-Have First Books
👶 Books We Read (0–6 Months)
⚫ High-Contrast Books
🖐️ Interactive & Sensory Books
🌙 Bedtime Favorites
❤️ Sweet & Meaningful Stories
📚 Must-Have First Books
The classics that I remember growing up with and now I get to share them with my daughter!
This is such a great little set!
First 100 Board Book Box Set (3 Books)
If you don't have this memorized yet, you will!
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
A classic!
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? 50th
I have such fond memories reading this book growing up. 🥹
Corduroy (Board Book) by Don Freeman
👶 Books We Read (0–6 Months)
These books are currently on rotation in our nursery “library”.
This is just a must. I don't make the rules haha.
Everything Is Mama
While I'm still rooting for “mama” as my baby's first word, dads are important too!
Your Baby's First Word Will Be DADA
I'm a huge fan of anything Sandra Boynton! Cute illustrations and quick enough for mt 4-month old to engage!
Moo, Baa, La La La!
My baby loves the mirror at the end! Any sensory book is usually a hit for my little one at this stage.
You're My Little Baby - by Eric Carle (Board Book)
We got this one at my baby shower and it’s so cute! My baby has started exploring the little cutout pictures on the pages lately.
You're My Little Cuddle Bug (Board Book) (Nicola Edwards)
⚫ High-Contrast Books
I love this series because the books fold out accordian style and can be propped up for your baby to look at. We currently have ours folded out by the changing station to keep my baby happy and content during diaper changes!
Babies Love Animals: High Contrast Art
This is a fun one we use often for Tummy Time!
Soft Tummy Time Book w/ Baby Safe Mirror
Short and sweet. Easy to read and fun for your baby to look at!
What Does Baby See? High-Contrast Board Book
High contrast and durable – what more could a baby ask for? 🖤 🤍
Look, Look!: A High Contrast Board Book
We have a few of these accordian-style high contrast books that we use for tummy time and when we're on the go! I LOVE that it's washable!
Black & White High Contrast Baby Toys 0-6M
We just got this book this weekend and my four month old LOVES it! And if it’s a board book, I’m a fan!
Look at the Animals: A High Contrast Board Book
🖐️ Interactive & Sensory Books
I could dedicate an entire section to crinkle books, because my baby is OBSESSED!
This one is such a fun one and I love the illustrations!
Soft Baby Touch & Feel Book w/ Mirror & Crinkle
My baby loves this little strawberry book so much. The little ring attaches to our carseat and stroller so easily and keeps her entertained on the go!
Itzy Ritzy Bunny Lovey & Crinkle Book Set
This was one of my baby's very first favorites!
Wee Gallery Touch and Feel: Ears
My 4-month old's absolute FAVORITE right now. I would recommend this book to any new mom!
That's Not My Puppy: Interactive Sensory Book
My baby can't quite lift the flaps in this book by herself yet, but it's a fun and quick read when your baby starts showing interest in books!
Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book
I’m a huge fan of this one! It truly is super “sensory” with lots of different textures to explore.
See, Touch, Feel (A First Sensory Book) - by Roger Priddy (Hardcover)
This is the first book my baby actually picked out herself when we took our last trip to Target! There’s a whole series with different little stuffies that are attached. 🥹
Interactive Soft Book and Plush Toy - Farm Life - Cloud Island™: Sensory Development, Baby Learning Toy
🌙 Bedtime Favorites
My baby is growing fast and I'm excited to make reading books a special part of her bedtime routine. Here is our current favorite read:
We read this book every night as we're working to build a calm and happy bedtime routine for our baby. 😴
The Going To Bed Book
Another absolute classic! This is a fun one for babies and even older toddlers who are really getting into reading at bedtime. My preschool students loved it as well! ❤️
Goodnight Moon
Another short and sweet one to read with your little one before bed. 🥹
Counting Kisses: Counting Kisses
This one is such a fun read!
Llama Llama Red Pajama - by Anna Dewdney (Board Book)
I prefer to just sing on my own, but this is a fun option if you need a break! And we looooove anything by Sandra Boynton!
Little Night Songs - by Sandra Boynton (Board Book)
❤️ Sweet & Meaningful Stories
This was a personal favorite of mine as a kid. I still remember my mom reading this book with me. ❤️
Stellaluna: Heartwarming Animal Adventure
This one really tugs at the heartstrings. 🩷
Someday by Alison McGhee (Board Book)
🎵 Sing-Along & Rhyming Books
Dedicated to the books that your baby will love and that will get stuck in your head over and over again! 🕷️ ⭐️
Bonus points that this book is literally indestructible!
Indestructibles: The Itsy Bitsy Spider Book
On My Wishlist!
I loved reading when I was growing up and I hope to pass that love down to my daughter. ❤️ I'm really excited to continue building her book collection as she grows!
You can never have enough board books and I just can't get over how cute this is!
Little Book of Pasta Board Book for Babies
This set is absolutely beautiful and I like that it progresses developmentally as your baby grows!
Baby's Tummy Time Book Box Set - 3 Books
We're always in the market for a new crinkle book! They are favorites for us to toss in the diaper bag when we're on the go, when reading outside at the park, and just for keeping my baby entertained when she is doing tummy time or in her bouncer.
Manhattan Toy Deer Soft Activity Crinkle Book
My baby isn’t quite old enough to appreciate this one yet, but I can’t wait to add it to her library. It’s such a nostalgic throwback!
Harold and the Purple Crayon (Board Book) by Crockett Johnson
Another classic I can’t wait to read with my baby when she’s older!
Where the Wild Things Are (25th Anniversary Edition)(Hardcover) by Maurice Sendak
Another absolute HIT with all of my preschool students. Honestly, my baby would probably enjoy listening to all of the funny words in this book, even if it’s meant for older kids. 📚 🤓
The Book With No Pictures - By B.J. Novak ( Hardcover )
Another “future must” I can’t wait to add to my baby’s library! ❄️
Polar Express - By Chris Van Allsburg ( Hardcover )
Favorite Local Spots to get Baby Books
I love Amazon, but sometimes you just have to go in person to really find the special books that speak to you!
If you're in Columbus, you HAVE to check this place out!
The Book Loft 📚