Mid-20th Century Baby Record Books Including Dr. Dafoe and A Catholic Baby Record Book

Seven mid-20th century baby record books, showcasing a variety of themes and publishers. Included are ‘Through Baby’s First Years’ with Dr. Dafoe, ‘The New Baby’s Biography’ by A.O. Kaplan, ‘Our Baby,’ and multiple editions of ‘A Catholic Baby Record Book’ as well as silk-embossed and boxed albums like ‘Baby’s Days and Baby Ways.’ The set spans from at least the 1940s to the 1960s, with one item explicitly copyright dated 1964. Several books retain their original boxes and show period-specific illustrations and layouts for recording milestone moments such as first smiles, first teeth, and other childhood achievements. The collection represents a cross-section of baby record-keeping traditions, varying from secular to religious (Catholic and Jewish organizations noted), highlighting evolving trends in childcare and family memory albums. This grouping would appeal to collectors of ephemera, social history, or those interested in the evolving narratives of childhood from the mid-century era.