I don't think there is a manual, but here are some tips I can think of off the top of my head.
Read Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting. The chapter on sleep cycles is important.
Child proof your place now, you won't have time later.
Do not let the child sleep in your bed.
Always keep a pack of the next size up diapers on hand.
Kids cloths seem to run small. They also outgrow stuff super fast. Don't buy too much of one size.
Cribs all have to meet safety standards, so don't overspend.
You are only going to have time for one hobby if you are lucky, so make that choice now which one it will be.
Read to your child as much as you can.
Read Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting. The chapter on sleep cycles is important.
Child proof your place now, you won't have time later.
Do not let the child sleep in your bed.
Always keep a pack of the next size up diapers on hand.
Kids cloths seem to run small. They also outgrow stuff super fast. Don't buy too much of one size.
Cribs all have to meet safety standards, so don't overspend.
You are only going to have time for one hobby if you are lucky, so make that choice now which one it will be.
Read to your child as much as you can.