The Baby Owner's Manual

About The Baby Owner’s Manual

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 properly
• GENERAL CARE: Effective techniques for handling, holding, and comforting the baby
• FEEDING: An in-depth guide to your baby’s power supply, from breastfeeding to solid food
• PROGRAMMING SLEEP MODE: How to Configure baby’s sleeping area and manage issues such as overstimulation
• GENERAL MAINTENANCE: Keep that new baby smell fresh with tips on sanitation and care, such as diaper installation and cleaning
• GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: Perform user testing on baby’s reflexes, note and track milestones, plus advanced motor and sensory skills
• SAFETY 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