Snuggle the Baby - Board Book

Snuggle the Baby is a lovely-to-look-at and fun-to-play-with board book featuring warm retro-inspired illustrations from award-winning author and illustrator Sara Gillingham.

“This interactive offering invites little ones to practice taking care of babies, playing with them, feeding them and putting them to bed.” —Kirkus Reviews

This fun and instructive novelty board book plays like a doll and reads as a gentle “How to Care for Baby” manual for young children.

Incorporating real tactics for newborn care, your child can interact with the baby in the book in a variety of ways, from feeding Baby with a (removable) bottle to swaddling Baby in a soft blanket. This book features necessary skillsets for infant care, and other activities include:

Shushing
Tickling
Diapering
Rocking
Tucking In
Snuggle the Baby includes a sturdy removable paper doll for children to snuggle, swaddle, and tuck in. Perfect for soon-to-be older siblings or doll-loving toddlers, this book encourages children to read while they play and practice empathy and care. Expecting a new baby sibling can be stressful, but Snuggle the Baby demonstrates that being a big brother or sister can also be really fun!

Note: The sturdy paper doll from the next to last page should be removed from the book and pressed into the empty spot on the final page as you tuck Baby in with the blanket. Missing the baby in the last page is not a defect.

Details:

• By: Sara Gillingham
• Publication Date: April 15, 2014
• Imprint: Abrams Appleseed
• Trim Size: 6 x 10
• Page Count: 12
• Illustrations: Full-color illustrations
• Rights: World/All
• Age Range: 1 - 99

Interactive Care Fun – Little hands can feed, swaddle, tickle, and tuck in the removable baby doll right from the pages, turning reading into playtime magic.

Empathy Builder – Teaches gentle caring skills like shushing and rocking while sparking sweet big‑sibling pride and pretend play joy.

Charming & Tender – Warm illustrations and soft narration make every flip feel like a cozy cuddle session between you and your tiny reader.

Shipping timelines

Orders are processed within 1–5 business days, excluding weekends and national holidays. Orders ship via USPS or UPS based on weight and destination, with ground delivery typically taking 3–7 business days. Tracking is provided, and signatures are required for orders over $200. We recommend using a secure delivery address. Pacifier is not responsible for theft or damage after tracking confirms delivery.

Pre-orders

Pre-order items ship within the timeframe listed on the product page. If the vendor changes the expected availability date, we’ll provide an update. Pre-orders may be canceled at any time before shipment.

Special shipping

Expedited shipping may be available for an additional fee outside of December. Call 612-767-8501 for rush shipping options. Standard shipping is available within the continental U.S.; for Alaska, Hawaii, or APO addresses, please call for availability and a shipping quote.

Contact hours

Our team is available Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM CST, at 612-767-8501. We are closed on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

To request a return, email orders@pacifieronline.com with your name, order number, and the item(s) you’d like to return. We’ll respond within 2 business days with return authorization and shipping instructions for eligible items.

Returns made within 30 days of delivery are refunded to the original form of payment. Gifted items may be returned for store credit or a Pacifier gift card.

Return shipping is not covered by Pacifier and will be deducted from your refund. Return shipping costs vary based on package size and weight.

Items must be new, unused, and in their original packaging with all seals intact. Strollers, car seats, and furniture may only be returned or exchanged if the original packaging remains sealed. Additional return timeframe restrictions may apply to these items.

Clearance items, special orders, and opened gear or furniture are final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged.

Questions? Call us at 612-767-8501.

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Pacifier
245 2nd Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55401

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