Computer Engineering for Babies
Computer Engineering for Babies by Hacky Labsby Chase Roberts
Hacker ApprovedThe most recommended of 9 children's books
People recommend it as a delightful, fun gift for babies and young kids, and some have bought multiple copies. No critics appear in the discussion.
People recommend it as a delightful, fun gift for babies and young kids, and some have bought multiple copies. No critics appear in the discussion.
15 people gave an opinion
- recommend it
- 15
- criticize it
- 0
- approval share
- 100%
Recommended in 4 of 13 months
- November 2025: not recommended
- December 2025: recommended
- January 2026: recommended
- February 2026: not recommended
- March 2026: not recommended
- April 2026: not recommended
- May 2026: not recommended
- June 2026: recommended
- July 2026: not recommended
- August 2026: not recommended
- September 2026: recommended
- October 2026: not recommended
- November 2026: not recommended (month in progress)
Why it carries the badge
- 15 people recommend itNeeds 10 or more, met.
- Nobody criticizes itNeeds 2 to 1 or better, met.
- Recommended in 4 of 13 monthsNeeds 4 or more, met.
The same three rules apply to every product, and the badge can’t be bought. How the badge works
What people say about it
The reasons people give, with the number of comments that give each one. Open a reason to read what they said.
Why people recommend it
Each mark is one comment
Popular gift for babies and kids
“I got gifted Computer Engineering for Babies and big Babies last Christmas in preparation for having our first child :) They are great!”
Comment from 18 Dec 2025 in “Ask HN: Those making $500/month on side projects in 2025 – Show and tell” “I bought two copies of Computer Engineering For Babies for some close friends! They were absolutely delightful.”
Comment from 18 Dec 2025 in “Ask HN: Those making $500/month on side projects in 2025 – Show and tell” “As it has become popular at baby showers to bring a book I always send my partner with the original 2.”
Comment from 18 Dec 2025 in “Ask HN: Those making $500/month on side projects in 2025 – Show and tell” - Comment from 18 Dec 2025 in “Ask HN: Those making $500/month on side projects in 2025 – Show and tell”
Kids and parents love it
“I got gifted Computer Engineering for Babies and big Babies last Christmas in preparation for having our first child :) They are great!”
Comment from 18 Dec 2025 in “Ask HN: Those making $500/month on side projects in 2025 – Show and tell” “Love this book! First gets stuck in NOT mode sometimes but it's chill.”
Comment from 18 Dec 2025 in “Ask HN: Those making $500/month on side projects in 2025 – Show and tell” “I have this book for my kid and love it!”
Comment from 18 Dec 2025 in “Ask HN: Those making $500/month on side projects in 2025 – Show and tell” - Comment from 22 Dec 2025 in “Ask HN: Those making $500/month on side projects in 2025 – Show and tell”
Described as great and delightful
“I got gifted Computer Engineering for Babies and big Babies last Christmas in preparation for having our first child :) They are great!”
Comment from 18 Dec 2025 in “Ask HN: Those making $500/month on side projects in 2025 – Show and tell” “I bought two copies of Computer Engineering For Babies for some close friends! They were absolutely delightful.”
Comment from 18 Dec 2025 in “Ask HN: Those making $500/month on side projects in 2025 – Show and tell” “Computer Engineering for Babies is great!”
Comment from 18 Dec 2025 in “Ask HN: Those making $500/month on side projects in 2025 – Show and tell”
Other children's books people recommend
The four most recommended other children's books, with the same counts for each, so you can compare like for like. The tick on each bar marks the 2 to 1 line the badge needs.
| Product | Recommend | Criticize | Approval | Months | Owned | Badge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering for Babiesby Chase RobertsThis page | 15 | 0 | 100% | 4 | — | Approved |
| The Chronicles of Narniaby C. S. Lewis | 8 | 0 | 100% | 4 | — | — |
| Pinocchioby Carlo Collodi | 6 | 2 | 75% | 2 | — | — |
| The Wind in the Willowsby Kenneth Grahame | 5 | 0 | 100% | 4 | — | — |
| Redwallby Brian Jacques | 5 | 0 | 100% | 2 | — | — |
What people said
12 of the 15 comments that mention it, newest first. Each links to the original comment.
“The project surpassed all expectation, and I quite my job a year and a half later.”
“I am a big fan of computer science education for kids that uses a light touch”
“My nephew loves this book”
“Just bought a German copy.”
“As it has become popular at baby showers to bring a book I always send my partner with the original 2.”
“Computer Engineering for Babies is great!”
“I have this book for my kid and love it!”
“I cannot wait to buy it for her”
“I got gifted Computer Engineering for Babies and big Babies last Christmas in preparation for having our first child :) They are great!”
“I bought two copies of Computer Engineering For Babies for some close friends! They were absolutely delightful.”
“The buttons are so satisfyingly clicky.”
“Love this book! First gets stuck in NOT mode sometimes but it's chill.”
Counts come from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026. How we count. Report a mistake.