No, but you wouldn't want to miss that very special 4-month window when the baby is entirely portable. You can fly with them, take them to fancy restaurants (setting the baby bucket down on the banquet next to you or under the table), drive long distances, and so on. They sleep a lot, and when they're not sleeping, they have one of about four predictable needs, easily handled. After that, you have to turn to babysitters for your adult time.