Everyone who has pets at home and has thought about expanding the family has the same question: How will my pet behave? Is it good or bad for the baby? In this article, we will tell you how to face the coexistence between your baby and your pets.
Having domestic animals at home and babies is completely compatible, but it is important to prepare for the arrival of the newborn so that the change happening in the home is as little stressful as possible for the animal.
The sooner you start preparing your pet for the arrival of the baby, the better. You should invest time in training them to help with the changes. As your child grows, you will have to teach them to respect the animals, as this will ensure good coexistence for both sides.
Regarding health risks for the baby, if your pet is healthy (dewormed, with up-to-date vaccinations) you should not worry about anything.
What to do once the baby is home with your pet?
When the newborn arrives home, it will be important not to make the moment a problem and to keep calm and “normality.” You have been preparing your pet during the previous months, so trust that everything will go well.
The first thing will be to practice introductions: you must teach the animal how to approach properly and gently. It is important to help the animal see the newborn as something pleasant to be near, so you can reward them a lot each time they behave well around the upcoming baby. Here are some more tips you can follow:
- If your pet is a dog, there are important details that will help the animal get familiar with the baby: walks. Family walks are the way for them to reaffirm and recognize their pack. By walking together, you help them recognize the family members.
- Even if you have the calmest pet in the world at home, never leave the baby alone with them.
- Keep reinforcing positive training and never punish or yell near the baby, as this may cause associations opposite to what you want.
- Don’t let your pet get bored: if you have a dog or cat at home, try to take turns with your partner so that each day the animal gets some exercise. Tiredness, in the right amount, relaxes animals.
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