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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- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Dimensions
- 5 x 0.91 x 7.01 in
- Weight
- 13.2 oz
- Publisher
- Quirk Books
- Publication date
- September 10, 2012
- Edition
- 2nd
- Language
- English
Description
Using the familiar format of a user manual, this practical guide transforms the overwhelming first year of parenting into an approachable, easy-to-follow instruction manual complete with troubleshooting tips, schematic diagrams, and step-by-step guidance from pediatrician Dr. Louis Borgenicht and coauthor Joe Borgenicht. The bestselling guide covers everything new parents need to know, from swaddling and feeding to sleep routines, safety concerns, developmental milestones, and emergency maintenance. The result is a refreshingly straightforward baby book that delivers real parenting advice without the dense jargon or judgment often found in traditional parenting guides. Perfect for first-time parents, expecting couples, dads, and baby shower giftingExpert insight from a board-certified pediatricianHumorous and easy-to-reference diagrams that make stressful parenting moments feel more manageable Discover a smarter, funnier way to survive the first year of parenting with confidence. Read more
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| Publisher | Quirk Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | September 10, 2012 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 256 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 3 |
| ISBN-13 | 73 |
| Item Weight | 13.2 ounces |
| Dimensions | 5 x 0.91 x 7.01 inches |
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Top Amazon Reviews
Simple, useful, and fun to read - Excellent choice for first-time parents-to-be.
Format: Paperback
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2017 by Amazon Customer
Amazing gift for new parents.
Format: Paperback
Bought this as a gift for one of my best friends when he was expecting his first child, he loved the practical and humorous approach of this parenting book.
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2026 by Isaias Cuello
Extremely informative without the scare tactics - but also very entertaining.
Format: Paperback
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2022 by Ken in Olalla
Great for 1st time dads
Format: Paperback
When I bought this book it was more of a joke than anything, I didn't think it would help me at all with my first born. Ironically there is so much usefully information in this book it's crazy!!! I'd say my favorite thing about this book is it puts everything you need to know about the baby into a " mechanical " POV. super funny and a great gift idea for the gear head dads!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024 by devon
Very useful modern tips and reference guide for parents of new babies
Format: Paperback
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!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2018 by ChezLars
10/10 great for engineers/ mechanics
Format: Paperback
If you want an immensely entertaining and informative baby book this is a great choice. There are some things that could be updated according to current safety guidelines so take some of it with a grain of salt or get additional reference material for safe sleeping and other things. My husband is an engineer and he gets lost in the book reading it over and over because of how the vocabulary and terms connect with him. I bought this for $11.74 on September 19th 2025.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2025 by Morgan C
The best baby book for an Engineer with sense of humor.
Format: Paperback
This is the greatest book about babies that I have read!! It goes to the point, no touchy-feely pages and pages about parenting like other books I read. The book describes a situation and gives you the possible outcomes or solutions, the book goes to the point, no beating around the bush, it's precise and concrete as a lawn mower or DVD manual. Additionally, it's written with great sense of humor, you really have the feeling that you acquired a little piece of delicate machinery that you need to maintain. But don't get me wrong, the book works, the advice is great and the descriptions and instructions are accurate. It's so good, that made my wife put aside her "What to expect when you're expecting" and now she checks this book more often than hers. If you don't have sense of humor or you need all those words of self-support and you need to talk about feelings... this is not your book. If you want to know quickly how to swaddle the baby or techniques to help him fall sleep, this is your book.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2013 by Charlie
Husband loves it!
Format: Paperback
I bought this book, almost as a joke, to tell my husband I was pregnant. He started reading it right away and reads a few chapters here and there, preparing for baby. He enjoys telling me what he read in each chapter, and it seems like he's really learning a lot! He's never been around an infant, taking care of it - wish us luck! Haha (The manual part of the book is what gets him interested. It's well written and keeps his attention, with a few laughs here and there as well.) Great book for a first time dad!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2026 by Melissa