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Baby Laughs: The Naked Truth About the First Year of Mommyhood |  | Author: Jenny McCarthy
Publisher: Plume
Category: Book
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Rating:  123 reviews
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.5
ISBN: 0452287197
Dewey Decimal Number: 306
EAN: 9780452287198
ASIN: 0452287197
Publication Date: April 4, 2006
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Product Description
Jenny McCarthys hilarious, no-holds-barred personality has made her an instantly recognizable TV personality and a bestselling author. In Baby Laughs she examines the full range of challenges that new mothers face, including: The humiliations of postnatal "numbing spray," Tucks medicated pads, and adult diapers; jelly belly, balding, and gum disease; and becoming a "five-foot puke rag" for the baby
Heart-stopping terrors, such as baby manicures, breathing checks, and burp failures
Inadequacies, such as lullaby illiteracy and the need for a "heavy rotation" of toys, videos, and mobiles
Daddy antics, such as infant wrestling, home-movie mania, sleeping like a log, and expecting sex
Dueling grandmas, germ-ridden guests, Olympic-class competitive mommies, anorexic pets and much more. Mothers and fathers will find much-needed relief and insight in this sometimes touching, sometimes gritty, but always perceptive and outrageously funny account of what it truly means to have your very own small bundle of joy.
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 Must read for new moms! May 28, 2005
M. Lima (Texas)
27 out of 32 found this review helpful
This is my first ever book review, but I felt that a lot of people were missing the mark on this book. If you are reading this book for great literature or for sound medical advice, you have got to be kidding me! They make plenty of medical books and offer too many classes (and I took many of them) on the subject. If you are reading this book because you only have five minutes a day to spend on yourself, then you are in for a treat. This sometimes irreverent and crass, but always funny and honest, book is a super fast read and is broken up in quick to read sections. So what if it has "incorrect" medical advice, that is not the point of the book. She is dead on when it comes to your view of your body, sex after baby, irrational mommy fears, cutting baby's nails, doctor visits, competitive moms (you know we are all one), stroller envy (you know you have had it), following your instincts (when in doubt, call the doctor), taking time for yourself, and so much more! Since the whole book deals with the fears that ALL new mommies have, it is an important book for new moms to read. It deals with all these crazy feelings with humor and lets you know that you are not the only one dealing with them. Jenny McCarthy said almost everything I would ever put in a book about the first few months of baby's life. Thanks for the laughs!
Laughed and Cried at the Same Time June 8, 2005
R. Noll (Dubuque, Iowa)
18 out of 21 found this review helpful
Let me begin by saying that I loved Jenny's first book, "Belly Laughs". As a pregnant woman, I appreciated being able to laugh at some of the not-so-pretty things about carrying a child. So, I looked forward to reading her follow-up and I was not disappointed. I was laughing out loud just by reading her table of contents. In fact, I had only gotten to the 3rd chapter, and I was already calling my sister to read her parts of the book. I had also read the entire book the same day I received it.
Jenny discusses the fears that we all have in that first year (first #2, sex again, body image). In one instance, you are throwing your head back laughing, and the next, tearing up over a touching statement (mine was when she talks about moving to the back seat to be with her son right before they leave the hospital - - I totally did that as well).
To the people who are saying that she is giving incorrect information, or glossing over things, you need to remember who wrote the book. I think she did a very good job giving snip-its of info on things that she did not experience herself. It was nice to read about two sides of a story (stay at home vs. working mom) and not feeling bad for wanting to be either one of them.
Thank you Jenny for relaying hilarious information about raising a child. As my first-born son grows, (5 months) I am discovering every day that motherhood is truly the "best piece of heaven on earth."
Don't take so seriously June 20, 2005
Teresa D. McNeely (Atlanta, GA United States)
19 out of 24 found this review helpful
She's a comedian and writes like one. The negative reviews seem to take it too seriously. She never claims to be a baby expert, so you shouldn't treat this book as "how to" for babies. I also read her first book and I was laughing most of the time while reading both. I kept having to read parts to my husband because he would be looking at me weird! I recommend both books to all my friends.
Hilarious August 1, 2005
Raggedy (Houston, TX USA)
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
I read both of McCarthy's books (Belly Laughs and Baby Laughs). While her course and brutally descriptive language may be offensive to some, there are some true pearls in her humor. The book is not meant to be an intellectual journey or provide reference, but is wonderful prose for moms just wanting some validation. I laughed out loud at both books and provided you like McCarthy's style, you can't help it. She describes the selfless sacrifice that a mother gives for her child in the voice of the class clown without cheapening the underlying sentiment. She is seriously funny. I would buy as a shower gift (for my "Non-stick-in-the-mud" friends). A perfect lighthearted read for stressed,sleep-deprived moms or moms-to-be.
Another great book from Jenny! June 1, 2005
Melissa Chagnon (Erving, MA)
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! I read Belly Laughs while pregnant, and laughed through the whole book! I couldn't wait to buy Baby Laughs! I again was laughing through the entire book! This book is perfect for those new mommies looking for a great laugh. If you are looking for stern medical advice look for 'What to Expect the First Year'. You won't get it from this book. What you will get is the truth coming from the outrageous Jenny McCarthy you know and love! I couldn't put this book down! I can't wait for Jenny's next book! Great job, Jenny!
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