Baby: An Owner's Manual: Operating Instructions No Baby Should Be Delivered Without

I wish this book had been around when my daughters were babies -it would have revived my sense of humor when it was wearing thin. Very witty, and as other reviewers have said, a GREAT gift for new parent, or better still, parents-to-be. Those pictures of a bleary-eyed dad are priceless!

This book is so funny. It really reminded me of things we went through raising our two children. This is a great baby shower gift, a fun gift for a 1st time father and great for parents too. My husband and I loved reading this book and the pictures were pretty funny too. I can't wait to see what else this author will write about next.

Got one as a token baby shower gift...but had to get another one because my children and I didn't want to give it up!! Funny stuff...but so true to life! A perfect baby shower gift, but even better as a baby shower "goody bag" gift for the guests! Finally...the next time someone says "these 'things' should come with a manual..."-I have the answer!

I don't know how anybody could think this a "serious" parenting book -- it's clearly, and cleverly, a spoof of every product manual you've ever seen. But what's cool is that it's funny in a warm way, and in a way that all new parents can immediately relate to because we've all been here. For me it's a welcome relief both from the serious parenting books & from the stresses of being a first-time parent.

What not to call your baby, how to tell the models apart (boy babies and girl babies), how to set your baby's clock -- these and other subjects are all included in this parody of owners' manuals. The photos are cute, although I'd have preferred color to black and white; my favorite photo was of the baby boy shooting a stream into the air as he lay on his back. Also, the tongue-in-cheek writing remains true to owner's manual style, earning many laughs and chuckles.Buy a copy for every new parent you know. They'll need something light-hearted to read during those 2 a.m. feedings, and this fits the bill.