The Baby Owner's Manual: Operating Instructions, Trouble-Shooting Tips, and Advice on First-Year Maintenance (Owner's and Instruction Manual)

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.

Loved this when my child was little, now purchase for others!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The media could not be loaded. 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