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My little chihuahua Jax is basically like my first child. He really does not know he is a dog. When I found out I was pregnant I was really worried that Jax would be very jealous and not like Noah. Of course I went straight to Pinterest to find ways to get my fur baby prepared for my real baby. The things I read said to prepare the dog for the sounds associated with a baby, and also try to get him something of the baby's to be able to get used to the child's scent before he was brought home. 

Photo Credit: University of Illinois Extension

This is the exact guide I used to get my sweet boy Jax ready for the new baby. After reading this I went straight to Youtube and began to play sound effects of babies crying every now and then. Jax did not like this sound it upset him very much that he could not find the crying baby so I tried not to do this one to much. We even took Jax's favorite blanket, and our bed sheets and washed them in the detergent that would be used for the baby. 
Then when Noah was born I took the hospital cap and receiving blanket and sent them home with my Dad when he came to feed Jax. My Dad gave Jax the two items with the baby's scent on them and he played with them. Then when it came time to go home with the new baby I left my husband and mother to get my son out of his car seat and then I went in the house first with my Dad. I picked up my little dog and cuddled him and gave him some much needed attention. After a minute or two with my dog I opened the door and my husband brought our son inside. Jax's first reaction was defense he kind of stiffened up towards Noah but I moved him closer to the back of Noah's head and once he sniffed him he recognized his scent. They have never had a single issue. 
I have seen so many things lately about keeping the dog away from the baby but I do not believe in that. I love that my dog and my son do so well together. It seems like every day they grow a little closer. Noah loves Jax, and Jax is protective of Noah. They have a sweet little bond and I am so glad I used this tips in this little infographic to help prepare my dog for the baby. 

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