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“Brilliant! Must-read comic relief for anxious new moms and dads, and all the people who lovingly put up with us.” (Miranda Purves, Living Editor, ELLE )“Dale Hrabi’s Perfect Baby Handbook: Advice on ‘elevating your baby’s mind with unattractive Dutch toys’ and more.” (New York )“Hands down the funniest book about children that Spy magazine never wrote.” (Douglas Coupland )“In researching his satirical manual, The Perfect Baby Handbook…[which] details yuppie parent phenomena, Dale Hrabi found that sometimes the slightest intervention can help moms and dads see the absurdity of their ways.” (W Magazine )“In this age of competitive parenting, how do you make sure your baby comes out on top — and in the best outfit? . . . This not-so-serious approach to the all-encompassing baby guide gives anxious parents a little breathing room — and a laugh.” (UrbanBaby.com )“The Perfect Baby Handbook is a satirical look at raising kids and the (more…)

More fun activities, party recipes, decorating hints, gift ideas, and planning tips than any other book* engaging party games that won’t embarrass your guests * creative ideas for “couple’s showers” * imaginative themes for baby showers * designs for invitations and name tags * practical party-planning checklists * decorating ideas that don’t cost a bundle * “smart” gift shopping lists for baby, mom, dad, and siblings * dozens of delicious, nutritious recipes and menu ideas * attractive serving suggestions * a “wish list’ for the mother-to-be * forms for gift certificates, baby books, and more.
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With more than 2,000,000 copies in print, here is state-of-the-art advice you can trust from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the organization that represents the nation’s finest pediatricians. The second edition of Your Baby’s First Year is the essential guide to all aspects of infant care. Here, in an easy-to-use format, you’ll find: • A month-to-month guide to your baby’s first year that lets you know what to expect in terms of growth, behavior, and development• A complete health encyclopedia, plus detailed instructions for coping with emergency medical situations• Information about vaccine safety and schedules for immunizations and health-care visits• Complete information on breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and introducing solids• Suggestions for choosing quality child care–and ways to ease your baby’s introduction to a sitter• Safety points for grandparents to keep in mind, both inside and outside the home• Poiso (more…)

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The mother-to-be remembers her shower for many years to come. The shower is also an important part of the celebration and ritual of this major turning point in life. From picking the theme, creating a menu, and deciding on favors, every detail should be carefully attended to and executed with love. Get the delightfully straightforward secrets for planning a shower, dozens of creative ideas for decorating, a plethora of recipes, and endlessly helpful advice to throw memorable and personalized showers with this new book that guides even the first-time hostess through the intricate shower-throwing process. About the Author
Jennifer Grillone has been an editor for many years, working for such companies as Deseret Books and Gibbs Smith, Publisher.

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“If you’re honoring a dad, think about a book such as Keeping the Baby Alive….done with a humorous touch.” — Sarah Long, past president American Library Association, Chicago Daily Herald, June 4, 2002″New fathers will probably carry this book (secretly) in their briefcase all the way into the men’s restroom at work.” — StorkNet.com

The perfect gift for soon-to-be (or even has-been) dads, Keeping the Baby Alive till Your Wife Gets Home is a tongue-in-cheek peek at modern parenting from a father’s point of view. It’s as funny, page-by-page, as the title promises, and all of the laughter is backed by candid advice. The spoof, clearly targeted at today’s career-minded mom-and-dad team, romps merrily from subtle to slapstick.Yet under the surface Keeping the Baby Alive focuses consistently on the complex feelings new fathers encounter but are reluctant to talk about. The breezy, irreverent humor escorts dads through basic topics such as home-from-the-hosp (more…)

You are hosting a baby shower for a friend or family member — how nice of you! You’ve already chosen the location, the menu and have addressed all of the invitations. There…Written by experts in the field, Quick Easy Guides share little-known trade secrets and helpful hints to get you moving in the right direction.Quick Easy Guides gives you books you can judge by the cover. Our books are short, sweet and cheap. You can see for yourself.We specialize in publishing books in the following categories: Business, Marketing, Careers & Work, Consumer Tips, Finance & Real Estate, Computers & Internet, Electronics, Cars & Auto, Hobbies, Food & Drink, Education, Health & Safety, Sports & Fitness, Fashion & Personal Care, Religion & Spirituality, Family & Relationships, Home & Garden, Pets & Animals, Holidays & Festivals, Travel.Quick Easy Guides — helping people achieve success and happiness.http://www.quickeasyguides.com

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Over 100 fun and new games to celebrate a special delivery! Baby shower games are giggle-inducing, mingle-making, priceless photo opportunity fun for family and friends. This book delivers… *Individual & team competitions *Relays, races against the clock *Creative craft-oriented games *Worldplay, trivia & memory challenges *Index of games by occasion A mother lode of easy to play baby-themed games for today’s expectant parents–plus contemporary variations on classic crowd pleasers to cure the baby blues of even your most veteran baby shower attendees. Turn to this book again and again to conceive fresh new ideas for every party. Pick and choose from a bounty of games for a Distant Shower (for an out of town mom) or a Sudden Shower (like a spontaneous or office shower) or when Daddy’s in the Shower (to include Dad). Expect a fun shower when someone’s expecting!

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Joan Wai is also the author of 100+ Wedding Games: Fun & Laughs for Bach (more…)