[DanBC]

1) sleep is important. Learn to sleep; learn to cooperate with your partner on sleep.

2) you are going to want to buy toys like this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00009XNRU/

But the kid will be just as happy with this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B009ZWSX9E/

Especially if you are spending time with the child.