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[quote=Anonymous]From my experience and talking with other parents, it's normal either way. Some kids can't sit still for a book, some can. I read to my baby until he reached the grabby stage (wanting to grab and swat at everything in sight) and it became impossible. He just wanted to maul the book. I kept trying every so often, and soon (maybe after a couple months) he stopped grabbing so much, and started to really enjoy being read to. I can't remember how old he was. You could try reciting nursery rhymes while you're feeding her, or whenever. Babies like the rhythm and I have read that the rhyming actually helps promote language and later, reading. Also, you can sing. My son would not do Patty Cake very often (still doesn't like it now as a toddler), but he did/does like hearing simple short rhymes like Peas porridge hot.... Even if your dd doesn't take to that, you can try again later. [/quote]
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