Granted, if you are looking for a traditional fill-in-the-milestone baby book, this isn't it. But, if you (or the parent-to-be) would like a little humor mixed in with the diaper bags and layettes, this book is perfect.

On the days when parenthood is more than a little daunting, I pick it up for a much needed laugh.


Not So Happy   June 9, 2002
 8 out of 53 found this review helpful

This baby book is tacky. I found it to be highly overated. This would not be a baby book that I would keep and pass on. When it says a book for Modern parents, that is exactly what it means, I guess I am not modern. If you are the least bit traditional, I sincerely doubt you will find this book funny or heartwarming. There are some funny pieces that would be great additions in a baby book, but overall I was so disappointed. Two baby showers to go to and I would not take this as a gift.


Hilarious!!   January 16, 2007
 7 out of 7 found this review helpful

My mom gave me Baby's First Tattoo when I had my second child. Every time I look at it I crack up laughing. For three years I waited for someone I know to have a baby, and FINALLY I got to buy this book for someone else! If you actually fill out this book, you may need family therapy. Contact Dr. Phil ASAP. Every parent needs a good laugh, which this book easily provides. Need a place to save a smear of baby's first projectile excreta? Want to record the name of your nanny's first lawyer? Her second lawyer? How about a family tree with branches for everyone from Mom and Dad to "egg donor" and "Daddy's special friend?" Look no further, this book has it all!


I found it hilarious   October 5, 2002
 6 out of 8 found this review helpful

Warning: amke sure your humor button is firmly set to ON and engage your senses of irony and the ridiculous before ordering this book.

I was confused by some of the other reviews. I never thought this was intended as a "baby book" as one reviewer apparently did. I think the humor is absolutely spot on. When I got to the part about "Number of diapers intended to go into the Diaper Genie vs. Number of diapers you've actually crammed into the Diaper Genie", I really laughed because my husband and I are always trying to stuff "just one more" diaper into that dratted machine.

Overall, this book reflects some of the wierdness of modern parenting as seen in the lives of those featured in People Magazine with a good dose of reality for the rest of us.


Makes for a Very Cool Present   May 12, 2005
 6 out of 6 found this review helpful

This book is a total crack-up! I get it for friends of mine who are expecting babies or have young kids. Very fun and always gets a laugh.