Now, I’ve only just started this list of books. So over the next few months, more books will be added.
So sex education books for babies….
Yes, it may sound a little strange, but there are some fantastic books that you can use for laying down the foundations early. Where you’ll start talking about bodies and body safety, consent, relationships, feelings and being safe. You’ll even find a first book about where babies come from.
And if you’re a little unsure about what you could be talking about, then have a look at my age-specific guide to sex education.
You will only find books in this list that are readily available at bookshops today.
Now, if you reach a point of overwhelm, then you’ll want to have a look at my list of favourite sex education books. These are the books that I always seem to be recommending to parents. CLICK HERE to look at the 10 best sex education books. And you can find more books about different topics in the main list of Sex Education Books for Children.
If you want to learn more about getting started with sex education for babies and toddlers, then you should look at these age-specific sex education guides for newborns and babies, 1 year olds and 2 year olds.
You’ll find more information about sex education in my Sex Education 101 page.
NOTE: Before passing any book to your child or reading the book with your child, you should read it yourself first. I might think it is a great book for a certain age child or that the information is valuable, but you may disagree. You need to choose books that reflect your values and the messages you want your child to receive.
Children’s books for babies and toddlers
Below you’ll find all the individual books for babies and toddlers. Just click the book that interests you to learn more.
Little BIG Chats book series by Jayneen Sanders
Family, all that you dream it to be, by Byll & Beth Stephen
Every Body: A First Conversation About Bodies (First Conversations) by Megan Madison
Mommy, Mama and me by Leslea Newman
Together: A First Conversation About Love by Megan Madison
That’s Me Loving You by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
How to Say Hello by Sophie Beer
Families Grow by Dan Saks
Families Can by Dan Saks
Families Belong by Dan Saks
If I Could Keep You Little by Marianne Richmond
Some Parts are Not for Sharing by Julie K. Federico
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox & Helen Oxenbury
Our Skin. A first conversation about race by Megan Madison
Yes! No! A first conversation about consent by Megan Madison
Happermations. Sex positive affirmations for toddlers
Being You: A first conversation about gender by Megan Madison
We’re Having a Baby by Marion Cocklico
Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer
Mummy, What’s in Your Tummy? by Bernardita Romero
Counting Kisses by Karen Katz
In My Heart : A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek
Anatomy for Babies: Baby 101 by Jonathan Litton
Eyes, Nose, Fingers and Toes by Judy Hindley
Hello, World! My Body by Jill McDonald
Will Ladybug Hug? By Hilary Leung
Who? A Celebration of Babies by Robie H. Harris
Look! Babies Head to Toe by Robie H. Harris
The Family Book by Todd Parr
Bum Bum by Taro Muira
Where do Babies Come From? by Usborne Books
C is for Consent by Eleanor Morrison
These are some of the many sex education books for babies. As I find more, I will add them to this list. They are all really good books that you will find useful for starting sex education.
Oh, and please do let me know if you know of a book to be added to this list!
Happy reading!
Resources to help with talking about bodies
My mission is to create resources that will help you to naturally talk to your kids about sex, all while respecting your personal values.
Which means that inside this website, you’ll find lots of resources to help you with talking to your child about bodies.
My Sex Education 101 page includes all of the information on sex education. You’ll find lots of different blog posts to help with getting started, on a wide range of different topics – bodies, consent, diversity, porn, sexual intercourse and more.
You’ll find videos about sex education (and bodies) in my Sex Education Videos resource page that you can watch with your child or to learn more about sex education yourself.
You’ll also find an extensive range of sex education books for children, for kids of all ages. There are even some books in there for parents! And a list of children’s books about bodies and children’s books about private parts.
If you’re looking for some ideas on how to talk to your child about bodies, The Parents’ Guide to Private Body Parts, will help you to start naming the private body parts and to have shame-free conversations with them about bodies. It is filled with lots of different ideas on how to have natural conversations with your child about their body.
You’ll also find some child-friendly anatomically-correct cartoon illustrations of the genitals and internal reproductive organs that are appropriate for children from the age of 3 and up. Let’s Look at Different Body Parts is a printable that will help take the awkward out of talking to your child about their body, so they grow up feeling educated, confident, and comfortable in their own skin.
Or if you’re looking for an activity that you can sit down and complete with your child, then you may want to look at my anatomically-correct Paperdolls. They are perfect for starting natural conversations whilst your hands are busy.
If you’re worried that talking to your child about bodies might lead to questions about sex, then you can relax. The Parents’ Guide to Explaining Sex, will help you to explain sexual intercourse to your child in a way they will understand. It breaks sex down into simple steps that take the stress out of explaining!
If you’re unsure about how to answer your child’s questions about sex, then I have the perfect book for you! The Sex Education Answer Book will give you age-specific answers to the most common questions kid’s ask parents about sex. Which means you don’t need to worry about finding a child-friendly explanation that your child understands.
Plus you will find plenty more sex education resources at the Sex Ed Shop.
And if you get stuck, feel free to get in touch! You can contact me here.