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Introducing Pets and New Babies
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Introducing your new baby to your pet can start well before you bring the baby home.
When it comes to dogs and cats, it's all about the scent. As often as you can before you arrive home with your newborn, have Dad bring home a bootie, undershirt, or blanket your baby has worn in the hospital so that your pet can give it a sniff or two. This will give your dog or cat a head's up on the tiny creature that's about to join the pack.
Once you're ready to bring your baby home, have Dad carry the infant inside into another room so that Mom is freed up to give her undivided attention to the pet when she walks in the door. Since she's been away for a few...
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My dog doesn't really love toddlers when he sees them on the street - does this mean he won't like baby when I bring him home?
Remember that not being the center of attention anymore is going to be hard on your pet - so please give them lots of attention, and try not to scold them for reacting to this. Wouldn't you react if there was someone new taking all the attention?
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