I'm 31 weeks pregnant, and would like to know how to prepare my pets for the arrival of my baby. I have a dog and an inside cat. Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions.
2006-09-26 15:22:13 · 10 answers · asked by Jade 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
What we did was after I delivered, I swaddled the baby with one of my own recieving blankets and while we were still in the hospital, I had a family member take the blanket the baby was swaddled in back to the house and let the animals smell it and become familiar with the scent. I have good natured animals so that helped. Also I have heard to play tapes of babies crying for them to get them use to the sound.,
2006-09-26 15:23:40 · answer #1 · answered by shannon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was really concerned about that to because my dog never like kids. But all turned out great. All I did was talk to the dog I know sounds crazy but its true. When she would follow me in the nursery I would say things like this is the babys room, here is were well change her ect. I also let the dog check out all the baby stuff by smelling it. Then when I came home from the hospital I left my brother outside for a few minutes with the baby while I greeted the dog and gave her treats. Then I brought the baby in the house in the car seat, sat her on the floor and let the dog sniff the baby, the seat and all the other junk that came home with us. From then on you would have thought the baby belonged to the dog, the dog would have to lay near where ever the baby was and got very protective of her. Thats just my crazy experience, I got lucky and had no real problems. My daughter is now 2 and they lay on the floor and cuddle, they are in separable.
2006-09-26 15:31:40 · answer #2 · answered by AMANDA B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure that there is really anything you can do in advance. They are aware that you are changing, and might have some inkling that you are about to give birth. I have 2 indoor cats and they slept in the baby's room right up until I brought her home, then they wouldn't go near it or her. If you prefer to keep them out of that room you might want to start using a pet deterant spray to train them to stay out of the nursery. You can buy it at Wal-Mart in the pet section. I can't really give you much advice on dogs, but I believe the spray will work for them too.
2006-09-26 15:25:27 · answer #3 · answered by S. O. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they just get used to everything when it happens. I guess you can buy a baby doll and put it in your crib. mabey get the sound of a baby crying and play it sometimes. Your dog will more than likely love to see the baby. Mine did. They love to be involved, so do not make your dog feel like its nor her business too. The cat just needs to learn not to get around any baby stuff. Leave some lying around, and if the cat gets by it, then scare it from the baby stuff. Having cats around babys is not always good. They like babys because they are warm to snuggle with and sometimes when this happens then you get a smothered baby.
good luck
oh I also took my dogs to the park, and let them meet another baby. Just let them look. They are naturally pack animals and are suppost to take care of the young. I do not think you will have any problems.
(I also like everyones blanket idea!!)
2006-09-26 15:29:15 · answer #4 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told that after the baby is born, have someone take one of their blankets from the hospital and put it in your house so the animals will get used to the scent before the baby comes home.
I was terrified of bringing home my babies (twins) because my exes dogs were super hyper and not well behaved. I was VERY VERY surprised at how protective they were just naturally and instinctively when the babies finally did come home.
2006-09-26 15:27:13 · answer #5 · answered by snshnbtrflis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just let the dog and cat BOTH snoop into where the baby will be... and when you bring the baby home..maybe take a blanket or something that the baby's scent will be on and let them get used to it...
2006-09-26 15:25:49 · answer #6 · answered by just me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my friend took a baby doll and carried it around and treated it like a real baby. she would fake crying sounds and cradle the doll and let the animals smell it and lick it. it takes a little attention away from them but then they're used to it when the baby actually comes.
2006-09-27 10:02:58 · answer #7 · answered by sapphiredreams_69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take them to a class. Petsmarts and other places offer classes for this. even a trainer should help. I suggest calling around. Hope it works out! And congrats!
2006-09-26 15:24:57 · answer #8 · answered by staysee921 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IN THE BIRTHING CLASS I TOOK THE "TEACHER" SAID TO LET THEM EXPLORE THE ROOM YOU HAVE SET UP FIRST. AFTER ITS BORN BRING HOME A BLANKET BEFORE THE BABY AND LET THEM SMELL OF IT. THEN WHEN ITS TIME TO BRING THE BABY HOME LET THEM BE IN THERE NORMAL SURROUNDINGS AND BRING THE BABY TO THEM. SIT DOWN AND LET THEM SMELL EVERYTHING..HANDS FEET ETC. MAKE SURE THEY KNOW TO BE CAREFUL THO. HOPE THIS HELPS!
2006-09-26 15:27:16 · answer #9 · answered by MUFASAS MOMMA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slow roast, then puree so the baby does not choke.
2006-09-26 15:29:44 · answer #10 · answered by doggiebike 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋