My dog and my baby
In relation to your dog becoming jealous, it is up to you to prepare your dog before the baby arrives i.e. introduce them to the new equipment such as prams and cots so it doesn’t become such a shock. When you want to introduce your dog to your baby, it is best to do this when maybe you are feeding the baby as this would usually be a relaxing atmosphere for the dog to be introduced to the baby.
While you are feeding the baby, let the dog sit beside you and speak to the dog as normal. Discourage your dog from touching, jumping or licking the baby or the baby’s cot/pram so that when the baby cries, which can be an unfamiliar and distressing sound for the dog, they will already know not to go near where the baby is.
Always make sure there is some place where the dog can go for peace and quiet. Never leave the baby and dog alone, always take one of them with you to be safe. Don’t allow your child to pull your dog’s ears or poke them as this may encourage them to give a nip. If you have a large dog that needs a good walk, walking along side a pram may not be sufficient and never attach your dog's lead to a pram or leave them alone.