New parents are often overwhelmed-and befuddled-when it comes to caring for their bundle of joy. Luckily Safe Baby Handling Tips saves the day with its hilarious “do’s and don’ts” on baby care. Now incompetent parents everywhere can benefit from this indispensable guide, which also includes a unique Wheel of Responsibility™ to help moms and dads negotiate baby chores (and shirk diaper duty!) whenever they can. Makes baby-rearing a blast!
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David and Kelly Sopp are the founders of Wry Baby a company that sells baby merchandise featuring their unique sense of humor. Their wacky approach to parenting was first launched in Safe Baby Handling Tips and Safe Baby Pregnancy Tips, both published by Running Press. They live near Charlotte, NC. David and Kelly Sopp are the founders of Wry Baby a company that sells baby merchandise featuring their unique sense of humor. Their wacky approach to parenting was first launched in Safe Baby Handling Tips and Safe Baby Pregnancy Tips, both published by Running Press. They live near Charlotte, NC.
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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Board book|Amazon Verified Purchase
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 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.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Edward Early
Format:Board book
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.
This book is a perfect gift for new parents.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
When drying baby, wrap baby in soft towel. DO NOT place baby in dryer.
December 6, 2005
By Jason Rene
Format:Board book
This book is hilarious! I can't think of a better gift for someone who is about to have a baby. Sure, you could buy them a Dr. Spock book, a car seat, diapers, or some other equally boring gift, but this ten dollar treat will have them actually remembering who you are! Of course, it also might end your friendship if you are implying in a not-so-subtle manner that you question their parenting skills and believe their baby is in imminent danger. But even if they do never speak to you again, at least you will always be remembered for this wonderful book.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By J. Wood
Format:Board book
We received the Safe Baby Handling book as a baby shower gift, and it is indeed hilarious. We have read countless dozens of books about pregnancy and babies in preparation for the arrival of our twin boys, and to be honest, a lot of them are really downers. While most books focus on all the ways you can go wrong, all the terrible things that can and will happen and how your life, and ability to sleep ever again may be over, this book focuses on the very basics of baby care. It provides simple illustrations on how to and how *not* to care for your baby. Among my favorites: DO feed baby with a bottle in a gentle embrace, DO NOT feed baby a chicken leg. DO Calm baby with a gentle pat to the back, DO NOT calm baby with a bottle of whiskey.
This was exactly the sort of humor we needed after all those serious books, and I think any parent-to-be would enjoy this book. It was a hit at the shower among seasoned parents as well. As a bonus the cover contains a spinner which promises to randomly divide responsibilities between Mom and Dad. Though our babies are not born yet, my husband and I have tested it out in anticipation for the big day, and my only complaint so far is it seems rigged, the thing lands on Mom about 4 out of 5 spins!
This was exactly the sort of humor we needed after all those serious books, and I think any parent-to-be would enjoy this book. It was a hit at the shower among seasoned parents as well. As a bonus the cover contains a spinner which promises to randomly divide responsibilities between Mom and Dad. Though our babies are not born yet, my husband and I have tested it out in anticipation for the big day, and my only complaint so far is it seems rigged, the thing lands on Mom about 4 out of 5 spins!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Board book|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By L. Perrault
Format:Board book
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. :-)
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. :-)
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Board book
My brother-in-law purchased this book for us when we were expecting our first child. It is hilarious!!!!!!!! My husband loves to show it to everyone that comes over to the house. It's a board book (in alignment with all the books a new parent is about to purchase for their child) with the Wheel of Responsiblity on the cover that is an actual spinner you can use with your spouse. The graphics are absolutely funny and to the point. A great gift for parents-to-be!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Laugh!
A fun baby gag gift for the parents-to-be, and a fun addition to any baby gift. A hit at baby showers to pass around!
Published 15 days ago by Melissa
5.0 out of 5 stars
funny
I have seen this before and laugh every time I do. I got this for a friend for her baby shower. She and her husband thought it was great.
Published 24 days ago by Nancy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious, but very short. Most of the content is available for free...
I purchased this on principle because I respect the author's amazing sense of humor. Unfortunately, there are very few pages in here that I hadn't already seen for free on the web. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Adam
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT BOOK!
GAVE THIS BOOK AS A BABY SHOWER GIFT TO A NEW PARENTS! THOUGHT IT WAS A CUTE AND FULLY GIFT AT THE SAME TIME!
Published 28 days ago by Virginia Lunceford
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious!
I bought this book as a silly gift for my husband on Father's Day when we were expecting our first. The illustrations are hilarious. I laughed so hard. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hit of the baby shower!
Passed it around at a couples' baby shower, and everyone loved it! It is hilarious! Outrageously exaggerated "advice" is fun!
Published 1 month ago by R McCormally
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must Read for Parents to Be
I recieved this book from my sister in law prior to having my first child. I laughed so hard, I literally cried. Read more
Published 1 month ago by CSievers36
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is great!
I have given copies of this book to new or expecting parents and it has always been a hit. It really is funny and well worth a few bucks!
Published 1 month ago by M. Schleh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Halarious and cute
halarious and cute... great for a baby shower for a gift for the daddy, everyone laughed and we gave as a gift along with "Go the F@#$ to sleep" book
Published 1 month ago by Kathy Troyer
1.0 out of 5 stars
What a joke...
I guess I missed it in the description, but this book is more like something you'd find at your local Spencer's than an actual education book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by BigDolph
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