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Simple checklists to help you prepare your home, routine, and dog for baby.Four checklists for this stage are ready below. More are on the way as we finish preparing them.
Steady Routine Checklist
Your dog may already sense something’s changing, through scent and shifting energy, not instinct. Keep goodbyes calm, meals and walks steady, and know when clinginess is worth a vet visit.
Nursery Prep Checklist
Three essentials for the second trimester — boundaries around the baby’s space, a gradual drop in undivided attention, and an early vet visit — plus a few extras if you have the energy.
Deep-Clean Safety Checklist
The nesting urge doesn’t have to compete with your dog’s safety. Ventilate well, never mix bleach and ammonia, and choose pet-safe products only where your dog actually makes contact.
Hospital Go-Bag Checklist
A simple bag, packed and ready, so no one’s hunting for food, meds, or your vet’s number on the day you need everything to go smoothly.