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

Using the familiar format of a user manual, this practical guide transforms the overwhelming first year of parenting into an approachable, easy-to-follow instruction manual complete with troubleshooting tips, schematic diagrams, and step-by-step guidance from pediatrician Dr. Louis Borgenicht and coauthor Joe Borgenicht.

The bestselling guide covers everything new parents need to know, from swaddling and feeding to sleep routines, safety concerns, developmental milestones, and emergency maintenance. The result is a refreshingly straightforward baby book that delivers real parenting advice without the dense jargon or judgment often found in traditional parenting guides.

• Perfect for first-time parents, expecting couples, dads, and baby shower gifting
• Expert insight from a board-certified pediatrician
• Humorous and easy-to-reference diagrams that make stressful parenting moments feel more manageable

Discover a smarter, funnier way to survive the first year of parenting with confidence.

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.