The Baby Owner’s Manual: Operating Instructions, Trouble-Shooting Tips, and Advice on First-Year Maintenance (Owner’s and Instruction Manual)
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At last! A beginner’s guide to newborn baby technology, complete with step-by-step instructions, FAQs, and schematics, from a board-certified pediatrician and his son (an older model).
Congratulations—you’ve just acquired one of life’s biggest technological marvels: a newborn baby! New owners have so many questions: How do I handle sleep malfunctions? When should I bring the baby to a doctor for servicing? What transportation accessories do I need?
New users will get plenty of useful advice on:
PREPARATION AND HOME INSTALLATION: How to store your baby properlyGENERAL CARE: Effective techniques for handling, holding, and comforting the babyFEEDING: An in-depth guide to your baby’s power supply, from breastfeeding to solid foodPROGRAMMING SLEEP MODE: How to Configure baby’s sleeping area and manage issues such as overstimulationGENERAL MAINTENANCE: Keep that new baby smell fresh with tips on sanitation and care, such as diaper installation and cleaningGROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: Perform user testing on baby’s reflexes, note and track milestones, plus advanced motor and sensory skillsSAFETY AND EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE: Monitor baby’s health, tackle childproofing, learn life-saving procedures, plus get fixes for minor issues such as cradle cap and diaper rash
Whatever your concerns, celebrated pediatrician Dr. Louis Borgenight and his son, Joe Borgenicht, provide plenty of useful advice for anyone who wants to learn the basics of childcare.
From the Publisher
Chapter 1: Preparation and Home Installation
Chapter 2: General Care
Chapter 3: Feeding: Understanding the Baby’s Power Supply
Chapter 4: Programming Sleep Mode
Chapter 5: General Maintenance
Chapter 6: Growth and Development
Chapter 7: Safety and Emergency Maintenance
ASIN : 1594745978
Publisher : Quirk Books
Publication date : September 10, 2012
Edition : Illustrated
Language : English
Print length : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 9781594745973
ISBN-13 : 978-1594745973
Item Weight : 13.2 ounces
Dimensions : 5 x 0.89 x 7 inches
Book 1 of 11 : Owner’s and Instruction Manual
Best Sellers Rank: #14,215 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #16 in Parenting & Families Humor #53 in Baby & Toddler Parenting
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Customers find the book informative, with one noting it contains basic facts and useful information for new parents. The book reads like a car service manual and features adorable layout with pictures and descriptions, making it a nice gift for expectant parents. Customers appreciate the humor, with one mentioning they crack up laughing at the diagrams and wording. While some customers consider it worth the price, others find it not worth it.
13 reviews for The Baby Owner’s Manual: Operating Instructions, Trouble-Shooting Tips, and Advice on First-Year Maintenance (Owner’s and Instruction Manual)
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Kindle Customer –
Extremely informative without the scare tactics – but also very entertaining.
To say I was surprised to find out we were expecting is an understatement. So, of course, I immediately went off the deep end.In addition to buying the absolute safest car on the road (106 out of 100 points) and spending hours researching for the best and safest stroller and baby-pack that money could buy, I immediately ordered 10 different books and read 100 different websites.I was not prepared for the sheer amount of contradictory advice that is out there, all from recognized and respected sources. I was absolutely not prepared for the vehemence with which the advice was presented. One source claimed doing “A” was essential for a healthy baby, but another, equally respected source would say “OMG OMG IF YOU DO THAT YOU WILL KILL YOUR BABY!”This book didn’t do any of that. It contained what appeared to be common sense recommendations that were backed up by explanations that actually made sense.For instance, I can’t tell you how many books and web sites told me the WRONG way to clean and change my daughter’s dirty diaper. This book not only told me the right way, but did so using very detailed diagrams for different scenarios such as – which if the baby is a boy instead of a girl? What if you are using cloth diapers? What if the baby has just pooped all over everything?This book was a life saver. I know it saved my life, and it probably saved my daughter’s, too.
Queenn –
Great Gift
Gave this as a baby shower gift and it was a hit! The title made everyone giggle and although made with humor, this book is well written and very useful.
Amazon Customer –
Simple, useful, and fun to read – Excellent choice for first-time parents-to-be.
I love this book. This answers essentially all of the questions I had about becoming a father. It addresses things like how to prepare/organize your nursery, how to pick up your baby (with diagrams!), how and when to start feeding your baby. All of these things are probably common sense to people who are already parents, but if you’re expecting your first, this will answer questions you may never have thought to ask. What’s more, the book is written in a simple, humorous, easy-to-read way that makes its advice clear – it’s hard to put down! I chose this book because it was written in part by a pediatrician, which means I feel most of the advice is coming from an evidence-based toolset. My wife is a pediatrician as well, and enjoyed (more importantly, agreed with) most of the book herself. There are a couple mild spots which are no longer up to date with American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations (I recommend you peruse their manual as well, though it’s much longer and not nearly as fun), as there have been updates in the evidence since this book’s last edition, but that shouldn’t deter you – this book is all about the basics.
Donna Nielson –
Lots of fun and loads of information
I love getting this book for new father’s. It is super informative and also lots of fun. It reads like a mechanics manual. I bought it for my husband with our first baby and it has become a required present for any of our friends who are having their first kid.
Daniela –
Funny and very creative
I like that it has actual advice, suggestions and âtrouble shootingâ tips. For new parents or anyone that doesnât know what to do with a baby, this is actually useful. It reads like an actual instruction manual which is hilarious.
ChezLars –
Very useful modern tips and reference guide for parents of new babies
I got this for me and my husband in anticipation of our newborn arrival in about a month. We haven’t really gotten any/many “expecting” books (they seem a little cheesy, etc.). But my husband had been asking questions about what to do with a baby, etc. so have been looking for a book that would actually be useful, and this seems to be it. We have flipped through a lot of it already, and we do anticipate it being a good quick reference for new things that may come up or occur once we get our newborn home. It is pretty practical, breaks things down to easy to understand language, with a sense of humor, etc. It covers the gamut of things that could possibly come up that you would have questions about if you are a first time parent. We will be keeping it at arm’s length in the nursery for sure. I also like that the tone is current, practical, explanatory, rather than hippy-dippy, spiritual mom-centric. It’s just telling it like it is, and a great modern how-to for most things baby. I hope this helps!
bre –
Go to Baby Manual
This book made for a great father day to be gift for my husband. If your man is a car guy, this book resembles a car manual but for baby instead of a car.Fun and user friendly
ladd jackson –
Great gift!
Given this for years, and this is one of the best gifts you could ever give at a baby shower! I think it’s brilliant.
Tanja Wawuschel –
Wir haben diese “Bedienungsanleitung” schon mehrfach jungen Eltern beziehungsweise schwangeren Eltern geschenkt, jedes Mal waren sie begeistert von der witzigen Herangehensweise, die dennoch die wichtigsten Tipps und Hinweise enthält.Das aber eben auf andere Art und Weise, durch den Anleitungsstil nämlich sehr ungewöhnlich, witzig.Das Buch hat auch gute Qualität.
FA –
The book provides a great overview of need to know info for a newborn. Easy to read and quick to go through. Funny to talk about baby as a model / device.
Adriana Jaime –
Me encanto el libro esta súper original y tiene información súper valiosa
Charlaine Claassen –
Written in a very funny way and my husband seems to enjoy reading his book!
David Mac User –
Brilliant, hilarious, beautifully designed book.Clever, text and well appreciated by the receiver.Cool!