On #BabyDay, did you know every baby born in England, Wales and NI is eligible to receive #Bookstart Baby?

Our findings show it boosts parental confidence and positively affects reading behaviours, helping families share stories from the earliest age:

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/find-resources/reading-in-the-early-years-why-starting-shared-reading-early-matters-and-the-role-of-bookstart-baby/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=so5-2025&utm_content=mastodon-post-020525

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It's #BabyDay, so why not have share a super-cute bedtime story to round off the day?

Here are some of our favourite soothing tales to help your littlest ones fall asleep: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/booklists/b/bedtime-books-for-babies/

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It's #BrothersAndSistersDay AND #BabyDay today, but it can be tricky becoming a big sibling for the first time!

If there's a new family member on the way, these cute books could help everyone to get ready: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/booklists/b/becoming-a-big-sibling/

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It's #BabyDay and we believe that EVERY child deserves the best start in life.

That's why every baby born in England and Wales is entitled to one of our free #Bookstart packs - find out more here: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/programmes-and-campaigns/bookstart/families/

It's #BabyDay - and while it's never too early to start sharing books with your baby, we know it might be hard figuring out WHAT to read!

That's why we've put together a list of books that are perfect for your littlest ones: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/booklists/b/best-books-for-babies-0-12-months/

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Best books for babies 0-12 months

Babies love snuggling up close with you and listening to the sound of your voice. Newborn babies in particular often love high-contrast images such...

It's #BabyDay, so we're thinking about some of our favourite baby names based on characters in children's books!

What names would you add to our list? https://www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-features/features/2019/august/top-baby-names-from-classic-books-that-youll-absolutely-love/

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Top baby names from classic books that you'll absolutely love

Want inspiration on unusual baby names? Check out these characters from popular children’s books: we think you’ll love some of the boy and girl names for your child.

It's #BabyDay - and it's never too early to start sharing stories with little ones!

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Baby Day 2023

Baby Day takes place on May 02, 2023. As the name suggests, it celebrates babies. A baby is the very young offspring of a human. ...

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