Bringing home a your baby to house with pets can be a bit tricky. Chances are you are among the majority of Charlotte home owners that have at least one pet in their house. Bringing home your new baby can leave your pets feeling lonely and can in some cases cause them to act out in frustration. Before bringing your baby home take these steps to ensure a smooth transition in your Charlotte home.

Go to the vet
Making sure your pet is up-to-date on all vaccinations and in good health is a priority before bringing home your baby.

Play Pretend
Try holding a life-like baby doll around the house so your pets an get use to the visual of you not holding them.

Playthings
Start setting up your babies new furniture and accessories before you bring them home so your pet can get use to the change in scenery



Personal Space
Set aside an area that the pet can go to when they don't want to be around the new baby anymore.

Baby Sounds
Consider buying a "baby sounds" cd to start playing for a few minutes a day so your pets can adjust the whining and crying of a new baby.

Stroller Dog Walking
Start taking your dog on a walk with an empty stroller so they can get used to it before you put a baby in it.

Commands
Making sure your pet is fluent in basic commands "stay", "leave it" and "enough" before your baby comes home can protect your baby from accidental injuries.



Once you have gone through these steps to make sure your pet has at least got use to the sights and sounds of having a baby in the house, you can explore further steps covered in part 2. Bringing home a baby to a house with pets can be a difficult situation if you don't take the time to prepare your pets. Use these tips to ensure a smooth transition and enjoy the newest addition to your family.