Scrapbooking Babies and Pets Together
Introducing the new baby to the family pet can be tricky. Take the process one day at a time. Before the baby arrives, let your pet explore the nursery to see where baby will stay. Let your pet sniff the baby when you arrive home.
Shooing your pet away from the baby will increase their anxiety over having the baby in the house. Give your pet as much attention as you can when you are around the baby to reassure your pet that your feelings for them have not changed.
Picture Ideas:
Take a photo of your pet eagerly awaiting you and baby at the door. Your pet will be curious about the swaddled bundle. Unwrap baby and sit him/her on your lap to officially introduce the new baby. When the pet puts his paws on your knees, have daddy snap a picture. Every time your pet interacts with you and the baby, take a photo.
If your pet is used to snuggling with you for a nap, the next time you put baby to sleep, roll on your back so your pet can cuddle under the other arm. Don’t forget to take a picture.
Scrapbook Ideas:
Try to find scrapbook paper with an animal background. Decorating the page with foam bottles and bones or a ball of yarn is an interesting idea. This page should reflect baby and pet living together in harmony.
Title the page “Best Friends” or “Kitty meets the New Baby” or “Puppy Love”.
When you crop the pictures, use straight scissors to cut on three of the sides and the craft scissors to create jagged cuts on the fourth side. Do the same with the construction paper matting. This technique gives the appearance of chew marks on the pictures. Vary the side with the jagged cuts. How cute!
