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baby book

American  
[bey-bee book] / ˈbeɪ bi ˌbʊk /

noun

  1. an album for mounting pictures and other memorabilia of a baby and for keeping a record of their growth from infancy.


Etymology

Origin of baby book

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

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Ha’la is a name my parents found in a baby book that means unexpected gift.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

The eagle cams and social media accounts documented it all for the eaglet’s baby book.

From Washington Post • May 5, 2022

“Black & White,” Tana Hoban’s deceptively simple baby book, “is just perfect for the new baby,” McDanold says.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 25, 2022

Rima packed an embroidered infant’s hat and an alphabet baby book for her soon-to-be born daughter, Jenny.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2022

She reaches out to touch the mom who went missing from the holograms halfway through her baby book.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera