Baby Laughs: The Naked Truth about the First Year of Mommyhood

by Jenny McCarthy

Book Overview

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

New mothers and fathers will find much-needed relief and insight in this perceptive and outrageously funny account of what it truly means when you bring home your very own bundle of joy...

Jenny McCarthy's 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0452287197
• ISBN13: 9780452287198
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Plume Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Hilarious

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.

Don't take so seriously

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.

Laughed and Cried at the Same Time

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."

Another great book from Jenny!

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!

Must read for new moms!

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!