Steve Tague - Baby: An Owners Manual: Operating Instructions No Baby Should Be Delivered Without

Dedications

For my two greatest joys, Dakota and Max, and to the loving memory of their grandmother, Hisako Tague.

For Brian, who does all things and makes me believe I can, too.

Acknowledgments

The authors wish to thank the following people who made this book possible: Our agent, Tom Connor, for believing in the idea and finding it a home. Patricia Medved at Broadway Books for bringing it to life and nurturing it so skillfully. Beth Datlowe, her assistant, for her hand-holding and humorous e-mails. The sales and marketing department and everyone at Broadway for getting behind the book with such great expectations. Baby Phases of Bend, Mickie Brennan and all of the babies and parents who enabled us to shoot so many wonderful photographs. Dave Caplan of Feedback Graphics, for his skilled hand in helping us meet our deadline. Barry O'Rourke and Nancy McManus for keeping the creative fire lit under Steve's butt all these years. And our families and friends who cheered us on, calmed our nerves and fed us material. Special thanks from Steve to Tina Bollman for helping him to find his heart and soul that were missing for so long, and to Julie for sharing a dream and helping make it a reality. Finally, many thanks from Julie to Steve for his great idea and asking her to be part of it.

Read before operating your Baby

When using your Baby, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of damage, personal injury, excessive stress and/or sleepless nights.

Prevent Damage to Unit

• Do not operate your Baby while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medications.

• Wash hands thoroughly before handling Baby.

• Always hold Baby with both hands and support from underneath.

• Do not obstruct flow of ventilating air.

• Do not let children play on or near Baby.

• Check that cord is unplugged before use.

• Keep exhaust opening and surrounding area free of dirt, dust and accumulated debris.

• Do not place anything heavy on Baby.

OBJECT ON BABY WARNING (symbol provided by DBSS )

Read all instructions!

• Do not place Baby on unstable surface. Unit may fall, resulting in serious damage.

BABY ON TABLE WARNING (symbol provided by DBSS )

Prevent Injuries

• Always be aware of the risk of injury.

• Keep face at a distance from all moving parts.

• Do not place unit's speakers close to ears. Baby may emit high-frequency sounds without warning resulting in serious damage to eardrum.

Storage and Placement of Unit

• Never leave Baby near water unattended. Do not submerse completely in water.

• Place Baby in location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup.

• Do not place Baby in direct sunlight without supervision and sunscreen protection. Prolonged exposure to sun may cause serious damage to Baby.

• When not in use, store unit in reclined position. Never store unit inverted.

• Avoid extreme heat and cold. Do not place unit in contact with sources of heat or cold, such as radiators, stoves and freezers.

BABY ON RADIATOR WARNING (symbol provided by DBSS )

Miscellaneous Warnings

• To reduce risk of shock, do not expose Baby to electrical outlets, wires or obnoxious relatives.

• To protect the original finish, do not use any type of abrasive pad or scouring powder on Baby.

• To prevent damage or injury to Baby, any repairs and servicing should be performed by an authorized service provider.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

Congratulations on your new Baby! With proper care and handling, your Baby will prove to be the finest investment of your lifetime.

Before you begin operating your Baby, please take a few minutes to read and become familiar with the instructions in this book. On the following pages you will find a wealth of information regarding all aspects of your Baby. By following the instructions carefully, you will be able to fully enjoy and properly maintain your Baby for years to come. Owners are often so satisfied that they order additional units.

NOTE: The instructions appearing in this Owner's Manual are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when operating, maintaining and playing with any Baby.

Explanation of Symbols

The purpose of the safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers or unpleasant situations. The warning symbols and their explanations deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings by themselves do not eliminate any danger. The warnings or instructions they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

	The safety pin is intended to alert the user to important safety instructions that may help avoid damage to unit and/or user.
	The bottle indicates a key operating instruction. Failure to follow the instructions as stated can result in less than optimal performance by your Baby.
	The water drop indicates a situation in which improper handling could result in the potential for your unit to leak. Leaking can and should be avoided.
	The thermometer indicates a situation that may cause your unit to overheat.
	The clock indicates an operating procedure of a time-intensive or time-sensitive nature which could impact effective time management.