Introducing A New Baby To Your Pet
Bringing home a new baby can be stressful especially if you are introducing a new baby to your pet. Not sure how your pet will react? Below you will find great tips to prepare your pet and take the necessary precautions to ensure everyone’s safety.
Introducing A New Baby to Your Fur Baby
Before we had children our dogs were our babies. I am sure most pet owners can relate when I say that they our pets are a part of our family. We were worried how our dogs would react to having a new member of the family and we wanted to make sure that our baby would be safe. Up until that point our dogs got all of our attention.There are many different things you can try before the baby is even born to help make the transition on everyone easier. Here are some effective methods that the Human Society suggests you do to help prepare your pets when introducing a new baby into your home.
Preparing your Pet for Introducing a New Baby:
- Try to spend less time with your pet each day so that they get used to some alone time. Babies need a lot of attention.
- Make sure your pet is up to date with their vet appointments and vaccinations.
- Most pets are calmer if they have been spayed or neutered.
- Try to address any behavioral problems your pet has now so that you can try to correct it before the baby arrives.
- If you have any friends and family with infants invite them over so that your pet can become accustomed to babies. Make sure you supervise any interaction.
- If you choose to make the baby’s room off-limits to your pet than make sure it is enforced ahead of time.
- When you first arrive home from the hospital with the baby you pet may be anxious to see you so have another person bring the baby in and give the pet the time and attention they need before introducing the baby.
- Do not forget to spend quality time with your pet once the new baby is born.
You can find all these tips for introducing a new baby to your pet and more from the Humane Society. When we had our first baby my husband took a baby blanket home from the hospital so that our dogs could get used to the scent before we brought him home.Also check out 4 Great Pregnancy Apps, Creating an Amazon Baby Registry, Maternity Fashion Must Havesand Pregnancy Perks. Make sure you follow the Frugal Fanatic Facebook page and follow us on Pinterest for DIY projects, recipes, money saving tips and more.