In this section we’re going to cover the logistics and safety of sleeping arrangements with dog and baby. This is another area that you need to think about ahead of baby’s arrival, as it often requires some training and prep ahead of time to help your dog adjust to the changes.

When you have a newborn, everyone’s sleeping schedule disrupted, including your dog’s. And we need to think about the safety implications of where everyone is sleeping to develop a safe plan for baby and dog. And we need to think about where your dog sleeps now, what they’re used to and how much disruption to their sleep routine they can tolerate.