Few things are as hilarious as a "milk drunk" baby — those woozy eyes and sloppy smile that epitomizes a well-fed tot on the brink of passing out.
That's right — feeding a baby is a lot like being back in college, only this time you're sober and babysitting someone who gets wasted every few hours, over and over.
Just so you're prepared for all the various stages of "milk drunk" you may see, here they are, from those tipsy first few sips to the blackout and beyond.
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Things May Start Out Fine...
They might even look like your average "social drinkers."
But The Milk Hits Them Quickly
Especially on an empty stomach.
They Get Happy
Most babies are "happy milk drunks."
Or Maybe Ornery
Beware the "mean milk drunk."
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They May Lean In for a Kiss
And make a grab for your boob. Yup, milk drunk babies can be very friendly.
And a Hug
If milk drunk babies could talk, they'd no doubt gush about how much they love you, man.
Their Table Manners Get Sloppy
Thank God nipples (both bottle and breast) are fairly spill-proof.
Then ... Blackout!
They might even pass out mid-sip.
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They May Need Help Getting to Bed
Babies can get so milk wasted, they will pass out in a ditch … so it's up to you to transport them to their cribs.
They Could be Out for Hours
But once they wake, they'll be ready to get milk drunk all over again, with no memory of their previous bender.
That Is, Unless They Barf
Hey, it happens. And guess who'll have to clean up the mess?
It May Last Into Toddlerhood
Unless someone intervenes, little milk drunks grow into bigger milk drunks. Rehab, here we come…
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