Baby’s First Tattoo : A Memory Book for Modern Parents
Product Description
MILLIONS OF PEOPLE THINK CHILDREN ARE THE CUTEST,
CUDDLIEST, MOST WONDERFUL, SAINTLY CREATURES
IN THE ENTIRE WORLD.
THESE PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE CHILDREN.
THEY HAVE NICE THINGS. THEY COLLECT FRAGILE POTTERY. THEY HAVE CANDLELIT DINNERS IN FANCY RESTAURANTS. THEY GO TO MOVIES. THEY HAVE WHITE CARPETS.
PEOPLE WITH SMALL CHILDREN HAVEN’T BEEN TO A RESTAURANT WITHOUT
PLASTIC SILVERWARE IN YEARS. THE LAST MOVIE THEY SAW IN A THEATER IS NOW
ON AMERICAN MOVIE CLASSICS. THEIR HOUSE LOOKS LIKE IT WAS
DECORATED BY PEE-WEE HERMAN.
BABY’S FIRST TATTOO IS FOR THEM.
For years parents have been buying baby books to document all the precious moments in their new baby’s life — Baby’s First Tooth, Baby’s First Haircut, Baby’s First Step. What have been ignored for too long are those “alternative” precious moments that really should be written down, celebrated, and remembered — Baby’s First Projectile Vomit, Baby’s First Tantrum in a Crowded Grocery Store, Baby’s 10,000th Dirty Diaper. Otherwise you might forget them and think of becoming parents once again.
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This book is exactly what’s described in the description here: A comical take on the traditional baby’s memories book. For someone who was a little overwhelmed at the amount of stuff out there that’s targeted towards new parents (read: designed to guilt new parents into buying their schlock so you don’t feel like you’re neglecting your child), this book was a breath of fresh air. Realisitically, neither I nor my wife would have ever completely made use of a straightforward baby memories book, and in fact, I have yet to meet anyone who actually did. This book, on the other hand, is entertaining by itself so you don’t feel that its purchase was a complete waste even if you never fill in any of its pages.
Some gems from the pages include: “Diameter of baby’s head” followed thereafter by “Diameter of hole baby’s head came through.” There are places to record baby’s first projectile vomit, and even baby’s first DWI. There’s even a ledger of expenses you can fill out which start out with hospital expenses and even include cost of spring break, cost of first auto repair, and cost of “finding oneself”.
This is funny, funny stuff. It’s not intended to be a serious memory book for any child, but it provided me, a parent, with plenty of giggles.
Rating: 4 / 5
Baby’s First Tattoo : A Memory Book for Modern Parents
I picked this book up because of its catchy title. I don’t have any kids, but many of my friends do and I am always looking for the perfect baby gift. I read this book from cover to cover and laughed all the way through. I highly recommned this book to anyone looking for a baby gift for the modern couple.
Rating: 5 / 5
Baby’s First Tattoo : A Memory Book for Modern Parents
I stumbled on this book by accident and immediately thought of a handful of people who could use it and appreciate it. Kids do say, and break, and spit up, and do the darnedest things and Baby’s First Tattoo prompts you to record them. A must for any recent parent.
Rating: 5 / 5
Baby’s First Tattoo : A Memory Book for Modern Parents
I received this book at a shower, and it became the hit of the party - guests took turns reading from it aloud.
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.
Rating: 4 / 5
Baby’s First Tattoo : A Memory Book for Modern Parents
The mark of a really choice comedic book is when someone who isn’t even in the target demographic picks it up and can’t put it down until after reading it all the way through. I first saw this book at a Best Buy, laughed hysterically, then after wiping away my tears, recorded the title into my Palm Pilot for future reference. Right now, there’s an unsuspecting pregnant friend of mine out there about to get this book…and she’s going to LOVE it! There seem to be a couple reviewers here who think this book is actually supposed to be a record keeper or something to read a million times over. Someone mentioned that the book doesn’t contain evergreen cultural references. (Gee, if that were a sign of success, then Stephen King would have been in big trouble a long time ago.) This is an “in the moment” book for a time that is best lived, well, in the moment. Great job.
Rating: 5 / 5
Baby’s First Tattoo : A Memory Book for Modern Parents