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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 properlyGENERAL CARE: Effective techniques for handling, holding, and comforting the babyFEEDING: An in-depth guide to your baby’s power supply, from breastfeeding to solid foodPROGRAMMING SLEEP MODE: How to Configure baby’s sleeping area and manage issues such as overstimulationGENERAL MAINTENANCE: Keep that new baby smell fresh with tips on sanitation and care, such as diaper installation and cleaningGROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: Perform user testing on baby’s reflexes, note and track milestones, plus advanced motor and sensory skillsSAFETY 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.
From the Publisher
Chapter 1: Preparation and Home Installation
Chapter 2: General Care
Chapter 3: Feeding: Understanding the Baby’s Power Supply
Chapter 4: Programming Sleep Mode
Chapter 5: General Maintenance
Chapter 6: Growth and Development
Chapter 7: Safety and Emergency Maintenance
ASIN : 1594745978
Publisher : Quirk Books
Publication date : September 10, 2012
Edition : 2nd
Language : English
Print length : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 9781594745973
ISBN-13 : 978-1594745973
Item Weight : 13.2 ounces
Dimensions : 5 x 0.75 x 7 inches
Book 1 of 11 : Owner’s and Instruction Manual
Best Sellers Rank: #15,396 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #26 in Parenting & Families Humor #42 in Baby & Toddler Parenting
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Customers say
Customers find this baby manual informative and well-written, with one review noting it’s particularly helpful for first-time parents. The book is written like an automobile manual, making it easy to understand and read in short bursts. Customers appreciate its humor and find it keeps them completely engaged, making it a great baby shower gift, especially for fathers-to-be.
