When it’s closed, your cat can’t jump into the crib.

The mesh tent zippers open for easy access to your infant. Discourage the behavior by covering the mattress with aluminum foil or double-sided tape, or add a crib tent to the top of the crib. The ASPCA recommends offering play sessions randomly to accustom your pet to the variable schedule you’ll soon be following.Īre you worried that your dog will jump on you while you’re carrying your newborn or that your cat will want to sleep in the bassinet or crib? Whether you enroll you and your dog in obedience classes or handle training yourself, it’s important to teach your pet a few commands, such as sit, stay, sit-stay, down, and leave it.Īs soon as you set up the crib in your baby’s room, your cat may claim it as the ideal napping spot.

No matter how much you love your pet, you’ll definitely have less free time once your baby arrives.Īlthough you certainly don’t want to ignore your pet, it’s a good idea to prepare him or her by reducing play sessions by a few minutes every day for several weeks. You may also want to gradually decrease the amount of one-on-one time you spend with your pet. With the unpredictable sleep schedule of a newborn, it may no longer be possible to follow your current schedule every day. For example, if you fill food and water bowls at precisely 6:15 every morning, vary your usual routine. Make changes slowly and gradually to help your furry friend adjust. Your dog or cat will be bewildered if the household routine changes abruptly one day. Fortunately, taking a few steps before your baby arrives can make the transition much easier for your pets. Some animals don’t even seem to notice the new addition to the family while others regard the introduction of a small, crying creature as a threat or annoyance.

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