Newborns and puppies can be a dangerous combination. There have been several cases of infants being injured or killed by puppies who were simply "playing". Once a child is old enough to walk, they tend to have some defenses and offenses, and a child-friendly dog might be just fine. Please do remember, however, that dogs have a completely different social system than humans, and a dog feels justified in disciplining children smaller than itself.
I guess it boils down to this: Babies and their playmates require very close supervision, whether they are playing with other kids, dogs, or anyone else. I hope this is the answer you were looking for.
2007-01-08 15:41:11
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answered by Evalina Shezadreema 2
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Well I sure would keep the puppy away from baby at this point. Puppy's teeth are very sharp and they can't discern between an adult and baby. I would hold off on the puppy for now because having a baby takes so much time and you probably won't be able to spend quality time with the puppy. You sure don't want to raise a misbehaved dog and then run the risk of him biting.
2007-01-08 23:35:21
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answered by BCMEDIC 3
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I recently heard a story where a puppy chewed off four of a babies toes. No, they do not get along. They can never be left alone together for any amount of time because a newborn is defenseless and a puppy doesn't know better.
2007-01-08 23:36:02
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answered by dolly 6
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First off, I wouldn't put it around the puppy too much at all because he/she might be allergic. Plus the puppy would probably get excited and may bite the baby without knowing it's not supposed to do that. If you want to show the baby the dog or whatever, just be so careful. You can never tell what might happen.
2007-01-08 23:35:46
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answered by lucy 2
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NO. Recently there was just an incident that made it to the media where a young couple were sleeping while their baby was in an infant carrier near them and their young puppy chewed off four of her toes before the parents awoke.
2007-01-08 23:48:23
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answered by Jessica J 3
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A puppy can get jealous of the baby. Keep it away from the baby.
2007-01-08 23:37:58
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answered by Anonymous
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You have to watch animals near your baby. I've had too many childhood friends with scars because a dog suddenly mauled them.
2007-01-08 23:35:22
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answered by me 4
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