Please note..... before you read this article i am NOT the original author of this article and am in no way taking full credit for what i am about to write! Whilst it is not a direct copy and paste, it has been copied!
Original source is from childliteracy.com/babies.html

Reading is meant to be fun, not work. and whilst some parents think "Why should I read to my baby....they are not going to benefit" .....YOU ARE WRONG!
In fact, babies benefit hugely from you reading to them! By showing them the pictures, you are are helping them to develop their eye muscles and each time a word is heard by your child, it becomes imprinted more strongly in his/her brain....making it easier to remember for when he/ she is ready to start talking!
Each time our babies hear, see or feel, this sends a message to the brain Eventually, the messages sent to the brain are strong enough to form a skill or create a piece of knowledge!

In order to read a story properly to your child, you need to be in a calm and cozy, relaxed environment! You both need to be comfortable. Hearing a story can be very soothing for a child who is in "one of those moods"

Ensure you have the book the right way up so you can see it!

Here are some tips now to make story time for you and your baby a bit of fun!

1. Point at pictures and say names of things(any age)...and gradually ask the name of them (depending on age)
2. use a slow, sing song voice (best for unsettled infants)
3. use different voices for different characters.... you need to excite and entertain your child
4. spend time talking about the pictures before turning the page....remembering you need to form these brain connections for your child
5. say a name and ask your older toddler (15 months) and ask your toddler to point to the item....AND last but not least
6. give praise to your child each time he/ she points to and names and object (possibly 15 months)

I hope this has been of some help to everyone!

Cheers.

Kayla. xx