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Review of Quirk’s The Baby Owner’s Books

August 12, 2011 by

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  1. Julie @ Read Handed says
    August 12, 2011 at 9:03 am

    The games and activities book sounds most fun. The whole “baby owner’s manual” idea sounds like it could get a little over the top and forced, but it does seem practical. Now we can’t say that kids don’t come with instruction manuals!

    • Serena says
      August 12, 2011 at 10:57 am

      I didn’t read this owner’s manual cover to cover believe me. I’m sure the concept would wear thin after a while, but what new parent really has time to read all that cover to cover! 🙂 I love that we can now say there are instruction manuals available for kids.

  2. rhapsodyinbooks says
    August 12, 2011 at 8:15 am

    I think books suggesting activities are great, because so many parents don’t know what to do besides plopping a kid in front of a television!

    • Serena says
      August 12, 2011 at 8:18 am

      I agree….its just funny what you end up doing with an infant normally, like talking to them or showing them their reflection is considered an activity and I had no idea…I was just doing it on my own with prompting. Don’t get me wrong though, I’ve accidentally gotten her hooked on Price is Right, though mostly its the big wheel spinning in the showcase showdown that she loves…must be the noise and the sparkles.

  3. bermudaonion (Kathy) says
    August 12, 2011 at 7:40 am

    Thankfully, I”m out of the market for those books right now!

  4. Anna says
    August 12, 2011 at 7:40 am

    I agree the log isn’t really practical for new parents. I tried to fill things in The Girl’s baby book but even fell off the wagon on that. I think the last book sounds most interesting, and I could have used it when The Girl was an infant! Wiggles is a smart one, so I’m not surprised that she’s enjoying games outside her age range.

    • Serena says
      August 12, 2011 at 7:57 am

      I really enjoy the games book most, but the owner’s manual is fun to read….and there are some great tips in it. I’m trying out the olive oil one for cradle cap.