Introducing Pets to Your Newborn Baby: Step By Step Guide

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Introducing your dog(s) and/or pets to a newborn baby is a big moment, and doing it right can set the tone for a peaceful and loving relationship between the two. Here’s a calm, step-by-step approach to make the transition smooth and safe:

🍼 Before Baby Comes Home

1. Brush up on training

   • Reinforce basic commands like sit, stay, leave it, and go to your spot.

   • Work on desensitizing your dog to baby-related sights/sounds (play crying sounds, set up baby gear, etc.).

     
     

2. Set new boundaries early

   • If the dog won’t be allowed in the nursery or on certain furniture, start that now.

   • Create a cozy, quiet space that’s just for your dog.

     
     

3. Adjust routines gradually

   • Babies change schedules—shift your dog’s walk/meal times slowly in advance if needed.

     
     

👶 When Baby Comes Home

1. Let your dog sniff baby items first

   • Blanket, clothes, anything with baby’s scent. Give treats while doing it to create a positive link.

     
     

2. Stay calm for the intro

   • Dogs feed off your energy—stay chill.

   • Have someone else leash the dog if needed, and let the dog approach only when calm.

     
     

3. Keep the first meeting short

   • Let them sniff baby's feet or blanket gently.

   • Praise calm behavior and give treats!

     
     

📅 Ongoing Tips

• Never leave baby and dog unsupervised. Ever.Even the best dog needs supervision with a newborn.

• Give your dog attention tooDogs can get jealous—include them in walks or cuddle time so they don’t feel left out.

• Reward calm behavior around babyHelp your dog understand that being chill gets praise and treats.

• Watch for signs of stressIf your dog seems anxious, don’t force interaction. Give them time and space.

Would you like help making a daily routine with dog + baby time? Or have a specific breed that might need extra guidance?

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