From birth to 6 months, your baby may be: Recognizing voices and people Imitating sounds and movements Picking up on your moods and smiling to communicate   Tips for reading with your newborn to 6-month-old: Start reading right away-it's never too soon! Don't worry if your baby doesn't always respond. She is busy absorbing it all. Picking up on your moods and smiling to communicate      Read a book to your child every day. It really makes a difference!    © Sesame Workshop. "Sesame Street" and its logo are trademarks of Sesame Workshop. All rights reserved.