Things you'd know about babies if you were a national here...

1. Mommy and baby don't leave the house until at least 30 days after the baby is born.
2. Baby cannot be anywhere close to moving air or s/he will get sick.
3. The wind here is very dangerous; its not like other wind. (I can't type the sarcasm in my voice, but read with much sarcasm.)
4. Don't make the baby sit up until she is at least 6 months old or it will injure her hips.
5. If the baby sucks his fingers, he or she is obviously still hungry and needs to nurse more.
6. If it is hot outside and the baby is crying, she needs a drink of water. Water is very important for babies.
7. If you are holding the baby and walking around, the baby should be stretched over your arm, face down with head at the elbow and baby's feet at your hand. This is most comfortable and helps with gas.
8. You should put the baby in bed as soon as he falls asleep so he won't get used to sleeping in your arms. Nevermind that it is perfectly okay to spend 30 minutes rocking them to sleep until they are 3 or 4 years old.
9. The baby should always be wearing a hat and a sweater, no matter the temperature outside.


I'll add more as I am reminded of them by some helpful bystander--teenager, man, woman, grandfather, etc.