When should I start teaching my toddler how to read?

you can start your baby on books right from birth and gradually it will become a habit for baby too. board books as well as cloth books are great for newborns, and you can keep them engaged for hours. touch the word you are reading and say it out loud over and over. gradually your baby will remember the word. these are the first steps to teach your baby to read. by the age of 3 and half your baby will should be able to know phonetics and read basic 3 letter words.