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The Baby Owner's Manual: Operating Instructions, Trouble-Shooting Tips, and Advice on First-Year Maintenance (Owner's and Instruction Manual) Paperback – Illustrated, September 10, 2012

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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 properly
  • GENERAL CARE: Effective techniques for handling, holding, and comforting the baby
  • FEEDING: An in-depth guide to your baby’s power supply, from breastfeeding to solid food
  • PROGRAMMING SLEEP MODE: How to Configure baby’s sleeping area and manage issues such as overstimulation
  • GENERAL MAINTENANCE: Keep that new baby smell fresh with tips on sanitation and care, such as diaper installation and cleaning
  • GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: Perform user testing on baby’s reflexes, note and track milestones, plus advanced motor and sensory skills
  • SAFETY 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.
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A board-certified pediatrician with the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Louis Borgenicht runs his own practice in Salt Lake City. He is also Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at The University of Utah School of Medicine, and he serves on the Board of Directors for Physicians for Social Responsibility. Dr. Borgenicht lives with his wife, Jody, who has finally learned how to sleep through the night while her husband goes out on calls.
 
Joe Borgenicht is a D.A.D. who frequently telephones his father for advice. He is also a writer, entrepreneur, and the co-author of The Action Hero’s Handbook, The Action Heroine’s Handbook, and Undercover Golf. He lives in Salt Lake City with his wife, Melanie, and their sons, Jonah and Eli (who still operate at peak efficiency).
 
Paul Kepple and Jude Buffum are better known as the Philadelphia-based studio Headcase Design, whose work has been featured in many design publications, such as American Illustration, Communication Arts, and Print. When Jude was an infant, his owners would often program him for extended periods of sleep mode. Paul’s owners, on the other hand, tried numerous times to return their model, believing his inability to grow hair was a manufacturer’s defect.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1594745978
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quirk Books; Illustrated edition (September 10, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781594745973
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1594745973
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.89 x 7 inches
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Customers find the book informative and educational, with one noting how it breaks things down clearly. Moreover, they appreciate its humor, particularly how it brings a sense of humor to stressful situations, and its easy-to-follow diagrams. Additionally, the book is well-suited for first-time parents and makes a nice gift for expectant couples, featuring an adorable layout with pictures and descriptions. However, opinions on value for money are mixed, with some finding it worth the price while others say it's not worth it.

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"...This book was a life saver. I know it saved my life, and it probably saved my daughter's, too." Read more

"...parents or anyone that doesn’t know what to do with a baby, this is actually useful. It reads like an actual instruction manual which is hilarious." Read more

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Customers find the book humorous, with its dry satire bringing a sense of humor to stressful situations and making readers laugh, particularly their husbands.

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Customers find the book easy to read, noting that it reads like an instruction manual with diagrams that are very easy to follow, making it a great quick reference guide.

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Customers find the book helpful for first-time parents, particularly new fathers, noting that the information is totally true for new parents.

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I absolutely love this book!! Being 8 months pregnant is NOT easy and I’ve been exhausted throughout the pregnancy, meaning I’ve been procrastinating a lot of things I shouldn’t have (classes, reading). This book is so simple and straightforward. It can be read through or skipped to certain chapters about certain topics. Its a simple read and honestly makes me laugh while reading it because of it refering to the newborn as a “make or model”, it lightens up the stress of it all for sure. I even got my husband to finally read this book on his own. We both 100% recommend it to parents as a simple read or a future reference when your model arrives!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2024
    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.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2022
    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 9, 2024
    I like that it has actual advice, suggestions and “trouble shooting” tips. For new parents or anyone that doesn’t know what to do with a baby, this is actually useful. It reads like an actual instruction manual which is hilarious.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
    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 November 7, 2024
    This book is so funny. I bought it more for a gag gift. but my husband liked it and surprisingly did learn a few things from it! I like how it reads like an instruction manual
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2017
    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 May 13, 2024
    This book is hilarious but educational. I got one 18 years ago and now I give them away to new fathers since it’s funny but educational and an awesome way to teach dads how to take of a newborn,
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2018
    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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  • Tanja Wawuschel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Witziges Geschenk
    Reviewed in Germany on August 23, 2024
    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.
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  • FA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Short to the point and a bit funny
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on August 26, 2020
    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.
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift book for a new Dad-to-Be and also for the Mom-to-Be.
    Reviewed in Canada on January 27, 2021
    Love the way it was written. Lots of useful information provided with a good dose of humour. It feels like a users manual - size is such that it could be thrown in your glove compartment - doesn't feel like a regular book. Great gift idea as it feels different, feels fun and user friendly!
  • Adriana Jaime
    5.0 out of 5 stars Padrisimo!
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 9, 2023
    Me encanto el libro esta súper original y tiene información súper valiosa
  • Charlaine Claassen
    5.0 out of 5 stars My husband loves the book!
    Reviewed in Spain on December 25, 2020
    Written in a very funny way and my husband seems to enjoy reading his book!