Skinner's Baby is a 1917 American silent comedy film starring Bryant Washburn, Hazel Daly, James C. Carroll, and U.K. Haupt.

[1][2][3] It was Jackie Coogan's first film role, as the baby, though uncredited.

It was released on August 6, 1917,[6] and loosely based on the story by Henry Irving Dodge.

[7][8][9][10] Motography wrote that while the film "lacks the plot material of the earlier releases, it contains enough of human interest to 'get by' easily with most audiences.

"[11] Variety concluded that it was "a sweet wholesome picture with little touches of sentiment interwoven that tug at the heart strings, a feature that provides clean, pleasurable entertainment.