Amelia Meeting Ace

While preparing to adopt, I read all about how to introduce family pets to new babies joining the family. 

1. Getting Ace used to the sounds and smells of what a new baby will bring

Setting up Amelias nursery was the first step.  We opened all packages and boxes with Ace present so he could sniff them out to make sure they were okay for his soon to be baby sister. 

2. Introductions should not be at home

Introductions were at Kevins moms house the day after Amelia joined our family. (She had been watching Ace for us).  

3. Use a blanket as the first introduction, letting Ace sniff, smell and lick the blanket

Kevin went into the house with a blanket that Amelia had been sleeping in, a few minutes later Ace ran out to the car to see just what that new smell was.  We brought Amelia inside and introduced her to her brother Ace.

Ace is adjusting to being a brother like a champ.  Any time Amelia cries, Ace runs into her room to make sure she is okay.  We count ourselves lucky, the only time she cries is when we are changing her diaper and clothes, she hates to be cold and naked.