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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2025 · 1H 15M

The Incubator Baby by Ellis Parker Butler ~ Full Audiobook [comedy]

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The Incubator Baby by Ellis Parker Butler audiobook. Genre: comedy Born at barely more than a pound, Marjorie Fielding begins life as a public marvel, sealed behind glass in a nickel-plated incubator while curious strangers peer in and experts adjust dials and temperatures. When she finally comes home, her mother, Mrs. Fielding, is determined to raise a perfect modern child by the newest rules of scientific motherhood: charts for every function, strict schedules, hygienic clothing, and a vigilant nurse, Chiswick, ready with a thermometer and a teaspoon. But Marjorie, telling her story with sharp, funny innocence, wants what babies have always wanted: warmth, attention, play, and the comforting arms of someone who understands her cries better than any statistic. As Marjorie grows from fragile exhibit to determined toddler, her spirited demands collide with a household ruled by committees, advice, and the fear of doing things the old-fashioned way. Ellis Parker Butler turns a simple nursery into a satirical battleground, asking how much system a child can bear, and what gets lost when parenting becomes an experiment. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:20:51) Chapter 02 (00:48:11) Chapter 03 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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