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baby book

American

[bey-bee book] / ˈbeɪ bi ˌbʊk /

noun

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

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baby book

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 6, 2026

“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

You got the antiracist baby book coming out too, right?

From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2020

It’s a dumb baby book, but I follow along anyway.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle

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