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Summary: Father-To-Be Perfect
Review: My husband and I received this "manual" at our Baby Shower. All of our guests wanted to take a peek & either said they wished they had received one, or said that it would be a definite purchase for anyone expecting. The way in which it is written, is simple, humorous, and straight to the point. My husband began flipping through the pages at the Baby Shower & hasn't put it down yet! He even took it to work to show "the guys!" I've heard him laugh out loud while reading it & he has even come running down the hall to proudly tell me something new he learned :-) Grandpa-To-Be has even read it & said "Now I get it!" I will definitely buy this "manual" for friends and family in the future.
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Summary: A Refreshingly Unqualified Success of a Book!
Review: THE BABY'S OWNER'S MANUAL by Louis Borgenicht, MD and his son Joe(who is listed as having the degree of DAD!) is as clever, as hilarious, and as expert as any parenting manual since the time of Dr Spock! Written in the style of a manual that one would find inside the box of a computer or other mechanical product, this little book gives all the information needed in preparing to be new parents, in the first year of the baby's life, and in the care of baby in the new home into which the 'product' is introduced. This book is so well written that it could be read merely as a comedy by people who have no intention of bringing home a new baby. But is also a nearly indispensible volume for new parents. This is one of the best 'prenatal' or shower gifts you can find for the expectant parents ( or grandparents). On every level THE BABY OWNER'S MANUAL: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, TROUBLE-SHOOTING TIPS, AND ADVICE ON FIRST YEAR MAINTENANCE is an unqualified success. Learn and Enjoy!
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Summary: Educational and humorous and entertaining reading
Review: The book is written as if your baby is a product (therefore the need for this 'manual'). I skimmed through it in the bookstore and found it to be hilariously entertaining. I laughed at the verbage used and the 50s or 60s style pictures and diagrams. I bought it immediately and have enjoyed it very much. Example on writing: they ask you to "inspect" your model for all parts. Example of drawings: A circle with an adult holding a baby by the top of the head while the baby dangles with a line through the circle (as if to say 'Do not hold a baby by the top of the head). Obvious, but funny. I found it to by quite humorous. I've laughed out loud reading it. But I must say that this book has very good information on how to raise your 'model' (baby). If you are a new parent or know someone who is a new or soon-to-be parent who has a sense of humor, they will appreciate this book. Louis Borgenicht, M.D., and his son Joe Borgenicht, D.A.D. (more humor) have written a master piece in my opinion. I would enjoy reading this book if my kid was 25 or didn't have any. It's just plain entertaining (but, again, very well organized useful information is found within).
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Summary: Not just a satire!
Review: The book reads a bit satirically -- think of your standard baby care book but written like a VCR manual. But it's actually useful information; we had our first child born recently, and it's been really useful to us. I've ended up buying copies for friends, too. Once you figure out a few of the slightly less obvious "terms" (like "service provider" for "doctor"), it's easy to read and avoids a lot of the editorializing and "my baby was this way" found in similar books. Worth the time.
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Summary: Objectifies Babies as if they were not already....
Review: This book does not help in bonding or understanding your new baby. Our culture is very successful at objectifying babies, young children and women. And this book is written in that vain. An important part of parenting in the early days and weeks is the establishment of a connection between the parent and child. The child, willingly waits for the adult to come to them with love and understanding that says they are important and that they are wonderful yet small members of the human race. We all have yet to take a stand regarding the objectification of women and children in our society.
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Summary: BSOD? No problem!
Review: This book is both entertaining and useful. I'm not one for reading baby books, so this was right down my alley. It helps that I work with computers daily, so the humor is really spot-on for me. I enjoy picking this book up, and it has some good pointers for me, a-soon-to-be-daddy with no previous training. I'm already preparing myself for the various "Sleep Modes."
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Summary: Hilarious
Review: This book is pretty funny and has a lot more information than I thought it was going to. Forget about What to Expect When Your Expecting and get this instead! Nice, simple schematic diagrams. Makes putting on diapers as easy as hooking up stereo speakers. Great illustrations & really funny writing.
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Summary: A great book to keep next to the crib
Review: This book is simply entertaining; at the same time it provides useful information on the care and feeding of your new baby. It is not intended to be, and is not a comprehensive guide to parenting. It provides a simple to understand guide to ensuring the well being of your infant. It was the only child care book that I could read from cover to cover. Moms, if you expect dad to understand the ins and outs of your new baby make sure to get this great book into his hands.
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Summary: Very gimmicky
Review: This book would make for a nice "joke present" for a baby shower, but it should not be considered a true baby reference book. It's simply too superficial and gimmicky. Think of it as "baby book lite."
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Summary: Good and concise
Review: This is a good book, and is easy to reference and find things in. Of all the books I bought, this is the one I ended up bringing to the hospital with me. The constant references to the "baby unit" and "service provider" (doctor) get tedious, though. I wish they had been a little less cute with the terminology as this is a very useful book, not just a gift.
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