your friends will think you are serious until they read this. the "chicken leg" illustration is the best...

Brilliantly written with a sense of humor that goes beyond the normal chuckle! Purchased both books by the author as a gift for a pregnant friend. Can't wait to hear the erupted laughter from everyone that comes in contact with these books!!

OMG--this book is sooooo funny! My niece recently had a baby, my sister purchased it for her, and I recently visited them & was able to read it. I laughed so hard; I was crying & my ribs hurt!! :)

I gave this gift at a baby shower and it was big hit...everyone passed it around and was laughing at it and wanted to know where I got it.

A co-worker brought this book into work one day and we all had a good laugh. I ordered it shortly after reading it. Everybody I have showed it to has laughed hard and really enjoy it. Several people asked where I got it and plan to order their own copies.

David and Kelly Sopp have hit a comedic goldmine with their quirky brand of humor concerning how to care for a baby. It's hilarious from beginning to end, and has the possibility for hundreds of funny, original sequels.

My personal favorites are "Lifting Baby", another I have redefined as the poop-grab, and the game of chess (some adults might actually lose to random movements). Three more that have additional meaning and significance made me think about this book in an other than humorous manner.

The "Washing Baby" idea is disturbing only because it recently gained national attention in the media. It's truly sad that this was meant as an over-the-top joke, and ended up coming true in real life. The "Stimulating Baby" concept is a realistic look at American child-rearing in many cases, where electronics have taken over for actual parenting. Last but not least, the "Clearing Baby's Nose" is a preferable option, although not the best, to a parent I have seen suck a baby's sinus congestion with a stomach-turning mouth-to-nose technique.

Either way, this book made me laugh out loud, and it's a must for any new parent.

I bought this to donate to the waiting room for our pediatrician. If you are at the doctor with a sick baby, you might as well find something to smile about. My 5 year old and 7 year old got such a kick out of this book that it was worth the purchase just to hear their giggles.

This book is just hysterical. Not meant for practical advise unless you have actually never seen a real baby before.
To not find it funny, you would have to be completely lacking a sense of humor.

I was in a bookstore, and happened upon this book. I picked it up and started to read, and began to giggle, out loud. I felt that I was being too loud, so I closed the book and put it down until I felt I was under control again. I then picked it up to read, but burst into giggles again. This happened several times. I wanted to buy the book in the store but it was kind of beat up, so I ordered from Amazon. I gave this book to my friend for her baby shower, and it was the absolute hit of the party! You know how everyone passes the presents around, "Oh, how nice, ANOTHER tube of Desitin!" "Oh, of COURSE she can use another frilly baby headband!" and no one really looks at them or cares? Well this book took about an hour to make it around the circle; its progress was punctuated with shrieks of laughter. We even called her husband in and he read it and totally cracked up. My friend says she is actually going to use the spinner on the front of the book.

I think my favorite parts of the book are the "Testing Baby's Bottle", "Introducing Baby to Pets", and "Bonding With Baby", but to be honest, they are all hilarious. I read the book about 10 times before I gave it to her and I still giggled each time. I don't have any babies, but I think I might just buy this for myself for laughs. Fantastic shower gift.

I bought this book because i wanted something with a bit of humor for my husband and this one had excellent reviews. I just received it today and both my husband and I really didn't like it a bit.

It's really not funny at all. The Do's and Don'ts are so basic that they're really not funny (example: picture of baby in playpen under 'Containing Baby' is a Do and picture of baby in a birdcage is a Don't, under 'Waking Baby' a picture of mum kissing baby is a Do and a picture of mum waking baby with an air horn is a Don't). Sadly enough, the funniest is under 'Intrdoucing Baby to Pets' where playing with dog is Safe and baby in fish tank is Unsafe and even that is not very funny.

There are about 25 'tips' in the book. From the looks of the book i thought there would be many more pages but the pages are this thick cardboard like baby books which makes it really big to look at.

My husband and I both found the sense of humor in this book to be naive for adults with a real sense of humor. I would've returned it but i had it shipped internationally and received it with the 'wheel of responsibility' pin broken which probably happened when it was opened locally at customs. So i'm stuck with it! Would send it free to anyone interested in this not so funny stuff just to get rid of it.

I bought this book as a babyshower gift. I was cracking up!!! I showed it to my husband, he thought it was hilarious. Showed it to my co-workers, had them crying. Funny, Funny, Funny.

whether you are having a new baby or someone you know is, this is THE book to get for first time parents. My parents got this for my husband and I when we found out we were pregnant. We could not stop laughing. We passed it around to friends and had everyone at our party on the floor. I think the wheel of responsibility will come in handy in about 6 more months.
Since you can't see inside I will describe my two favorite "dos" and "don'ts". One is a baby in a shopping cart seat strapped in-this is a "do". Then next page shows a baby at the bottom of the cart with groceries stacked on top-this is a "don't".
The first page shows a baby being fed a bottle by the mother- a "do". The next page shows baby being fed a giant chicken leg- a "don't". I know this written explanation isn't nearly as funny. The visuals look just like the people on the cover and the book is arranged as though it is REALLY meant to give advice. Let's hope most new parents already know these basics. :-)

whether you are having a new baby or someone you know is, this is THE book to get for first time parents. My parents got this for my husband and I when we found out we were pregnant. We could not stop laughing. We passed it around to friends and had everyone at our party on the floor. I think the wheel of responsibility will come in handy in about 6 more months.
Since you can't see inside I will describe my two favorite "dos" and "don'ts". One is a baby in a shopping cart seat strapped in-this is a "do". Then next page shows a baby at the bottom of the cart with groceries stacked on top-this is a "don't".
The first page shows a baby being fed a bottle by the mother- a "do". The next page shows baby being fed a giant chicken leg- a "don't". I know this written explanation isn't nearly as funny. The visuals look just like the people on the cover and the book is arranged as though it is REALLY meant to give advice. Let's hope most new parents already know these basics. :-)

Not sure what to give new parents that already have too many infant clothes and useless stuffed animals? This book is a hoot from cover to cover. It features airline-literature-styled cartoons of do's and don'ts for new parents. One couple we gave it to said that a party they had wound up completely focused on the book. New parents could probably use a lot more humor in their lives after baby arrives and this book will serve them well.

A co-worker bought this book for a friend of his who was having a baby. He brought it to work to show us, and I laughed until I cried, and all of my mascara was off! I am buying multiple copies of this book to keep on hand, and one for myself. It is one of the funniest books, ever!

I came across this book the last time I went to the bookstore, and I laughed hysterically with every turn of the page. My cousin is having a baby shower within the next couple of weeks, and I'm definitely going to purchase this for her. I think anyone that knows someone who is going to have a baby should buy this for them.

I ordered many copies of this book for friends that will be having babies. I have already given one copy away and the husband loved it! It is a funny little book, I would highly recommend this if you are looking for a fun baby gift!

My wife and I received this book as a gift shortly after our child was born, and we love it! It provided the laughter that we desperately needed after a week without sleep. Even after the fifth time through, I still laugh out loud at most pages. It's especially fun to share with friends and family when they come over, and now I know not to wake the baby with an air horn.

This book is a perfect gift for new parents.

My wife and I received this book as a gift shortly after our child was born, and we love it! It provided the laughter that we desperately needed after a week without sleep. Even after the fifth time through, I still laugh out loud at most pages. It's especially fun to share with friends and family when they come over, and now I know not to wake the baby with an air horn.

This book is a perfect gift for new parents.