Allergies One of the biggest fears of new parents is that their baby will be allergic to the dog, and stray hairs will turn their child into a bawling, mucus-covered mess who can barely breathe.
It does sound horrifying, but it is actually very unlikely.
Allergies are usually genetic, so if both parents are not allergic to dogs than chances are the child won't be either.
Besides, new studies are showing that overly clean houses actually have higher percentages of children with allergies, asthma, and eczema.
Exposure is the only way to develop a tolerance.
My Dog Will Be Jealous and Hurt the Baby If you have a well-socialized dog, and you know if you do, then there should be zero problem between him and the baby.
Dogs are extremely social animals, and looking after young ones is in their blood.
In a wolf pack only the alphas have pups, but the rest of the wolves care for the babies as their own.
Of course, you always want to be there to supervise play, but your dog is not going to suddenly bite your baby for no reason.
Also remember to still pay attention to your dog.
If you are showering your baby with all the attention and ignoring your dog completely, there may be a problem.
Do you remember having a childhood dog? Weren't you the best of friends? If you didn't have a dog, I bet you wished you did.
Don't deprive your child of the friendship of your dog simply out of fear.
Introduce your baby to your dog slowly and calmly, and soon it may be impossible to pry the two apart.