Dad of 4 (including a very recent-born (1 May)): - you don't need as much stuff as you think - diapers, a handful of outfit changes, wipes, car seat, sleeper/b

Dad of 4 (including a very recent-born (1 May)): - you don't need as much stuff as you think - diapers, a handful of outfit changes, wipes, car seat, sleeper/bassinet/thingamabob - if you're formula-feeding, buy more than you think you need, and plan to get no sleep (since you'll be co-feeding with your wife - if you're breastfeeding, support your wife since she's gonne be TIRED all the dang time! - spend as much time as you can with the kiddo! They'll never be 1wk, 1mo, etc old again; time doesn't reverse; work/hobbies/facebook/etc will be there tomorrow (or it didn't matter in the first place) - take pictures that include mom! She's taking pictures of baby ... make sure you photo her! - corollary to above - put your dang phone down! They're only this old once - and they expect (and need) absolutely-constant eye-contact while they're awake! - change diapers - it's messy, icky, blecky, and yuck! Do it anyway! - laugh, sing (even if you're woefully off-key), and tell stories to your new one! They don't know you're doing it "wrong"! Do it anyway!