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Introducing Pet to Baby
... to the idea of an infant in the house. "Hold a lifelike doll so your pet adjusts to seeing you with a baby... used to a baby's cries and laughter. You can download "Baby Sounds for Pets" and play a few minutes... to your dog or cat—without the baby present. After the pet has calmed down, have your partner...
How to Introduce Pet and Baby
... the baby present. Only after the pet has calmed down should Dad come in and present the baby. "Sometimes it...'s a good idea to keep the pet and the baby separate for several hours, so the pet can begin to get...Greet your pet first. When you get home, the cat or dog should be allowed to greet you without...
How a Baby Changes Your Pet's Life: Frequently Asked Questions
... with the baby. Lavishing a pet with attention during your pregnancy may be well intentioned, but it's actually... not the best idea. If your pet is used to being the center of your universe, back off a bit before the baby..., you want your pet to be bored with it before the baby starts using it (and also not associate all...
Preparing Your Pet for Baby's Arrival
... minimize the chances of your pet resenting the baby when she arrives. Assume you will have less time... for your pet after baby's born, and decrease the number of hours you spend with your dog or cat... the crib and stocking up on baby powder, lotion, and diapers -- allow your pet to see and smell these so he...
Building a Relationship Between Pet and Baby
...Getting your pet and your baby off to a good start takes work, but it's well worth the effort. Pets... between your pet and your little one. Many experts recommend that before you even bring baby home, you.... An animal's sense of smell is vital, so this step can help your pet become familiar the newborn. When baby...
Pet Peeves: Jealous of the Baby
... pet can get used to one world-rocking change at a time. "Let your cat or dog sniff around the baby...Franco suggest taking a couple of used baby blankets or burp cloths and placing one where your pet eats and one...'s also smart to let your pet sniff baby while you hold her. And don't forget that animals aren't all...
12 Hottest Baby Name Trends of 2012
... baby. ...and North and East and Easton, too, but especially West and Weston and Wesley, along..., with more babies receiving these names than those of any other letter. What makes A-names new... the past few decades, we've had J, K, and L names in the forefront, and with Baby Names 2012 it's M...
Keeping Babies Safe Around Pets
... animals, including If Only They Could Speak: Stories About Pets and Their People. When babies begin...Q: As my baby becomes mobile I'm worried about him being around our dog. How can we teach them... compete for food, so don't feed your child near your pet or allow your child to run around the house...
Preparing Your Dog for Baby
... For many couples, a dog is their first "baby." And chances are, your hound knows he is! Your..., but your routines will shift, and that can befuddle your furry friend. Like babies, dogs thrive... shorter. Don't wait till Baby is home to help your pup adjust to the expanded fam. "While you're pregnant...
Must-Read Tips for Your First Week with Baby
...'d done the necessary prep work for my baby's arrival. But all that stuff is fluff when it comes to making... for or practice until your baby arrives, like breastfeeding, soothing a crying child, surviving on no sleep... when the baby sleeps. What if you're not wired for naps? Then enlist help, stat.
Mom Tip: "My mom...
6 Delivery-Day Jitters
Worrying about your labor and delivery is completely normal -- but that doesn't make preparing for the big day any easier! Knowing what to expect, however, can lessen your concerns. Here are answers to many common mom-to-be worries.
Gender Prediction Quiz
Are you pregnant and wondering if you are having a girl or a boy? Take this gender prediction quiz that predicts the gender of your baby!
The Best Pet for Your Child
Can't decide whether your family should get a dog or a cat? Bird or hamster? Use our cheat sheet to help pick the perfect pet for your family.
Create-a-Baby-Name Quiz
... of pregnancy are as emotional as picking out your baby's name. But nothing's quite as pleasurable as settling... on the perfect moniker for your little one. Use our Baby Name Quiz to nail down your baby naming style and get... baby. ...
Girl Dog Names
Choosing a name for your other "baby"? Here are a few to get you started if it's a girl.
5 Tips for Choosing a Baby Monitor
.... With these models you can tell at a glance that baby's still sleeping peacefully. Check for sufficient low...-light quality of the picture. Originally published on AmericanBaby.com, August 2006. ...
7 Baby Monitors
...The screen on Summer Infant's BabyTouch works like a smartphone: Your fingers make the camera pan...). Graco's Direct Connect, with a 2,000-foot range, allows Baby to hear you, too, so you can comfort him... and to watch Baby with her caregiver. You can even take photos and videos through it ($190). The Safety 1st...
