The idiots guide to baby: 0-6 months

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Baby Rules (0- 6 months)
  1. Epidural, epidural, epidural
  2. The car is the ultimate crib
  3. Drive thrus are your friends
  4. Spotify music mixes are magic
  5. Babies can smile on day 2 (contrary to medical opinion).
  6. Answer why with "because BabiesIsCrazy."
  7. Every little sound is not cause for alarm
  8. Dog and cat are great distractions
  9. Happy babies might not laugh much
  10. Sleep when the baby sleeps
  11. Food is fascinating
  12. You don't need all the must-haves the baby stores tell you you need
  13. Things to sit your baby in save your sanity
  14. Get everything used
  15. Except for a crib and mattress
  16. Clothes are good for about 3 weeks.
  17. Zippers are God's gift to parents
  18. Don't need no stinkin' shoes
  19. When you figure something out, it will change
  20. People have a lot of worthless advice
  21. Follow your intuition
  22. Mommy is the ultimate calmer.
  23. Daddy doesn't have breasts.
  24. Lean on family
  25. Friends with change
  26. Baby is the center of the universe. 
  27. She knows this.
  28. Breast milk is gold.  Don't spill it.
  29. No one really knows what they're doing.
  30. Used toys are great, Cardboard boxes are better.
  31. Grandpa will introduce her to NASCAR.
  32. Remind grandpa when she gets her first speeding ticket.

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