Dog Meets Baby Gift Guide

Do we really need more stuff?

As someone who moved across the world and didn't have her belongings for 6 months (!) when the shipment of our container was delayed, I learned that you can be okay with the basics. It was freeing in many ways.

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But there were a few items I missed because they genuinely make our lives easier. My robotic vacuums, long baby gate, cordless stick vacuum, tools that remove dog hair, and hands-free leashes, were among the items I was happy to be reunited with.

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We all felt the difference when we didn’t have air purifiers when the sickness season started and when the air quality was poor.

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My kids missed their books, doggie stuffies, and Lego blocks. And I’m sure Lola missed her puzzle toys and her beloved Lambchop!

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Dog-themed Children's Toys

Vet clinic and dog grooming Lego sets are one of those toys my kids go back to playing over and over again. The walk-a-long puppy was one of my kids' favorite toys. It is well-made and keeps your toddler's hands off your dog. Lace&Trace saved my sanity many times during car trips and stickers make everything better.

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Dog Toys, Chews, and Puzzle Toys

Puzzle toys and chews are a great option when you can’t exercise your dog, e.g., when it’s too cold to walk your dog, you are recovering from childbirth, or your dog is recovering after a procedure, etc. They have always helped me feel less guilty because they make my dogs happy.

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Dog-themed Children's Book

If I have to read one book over and over again, I'd rather read about Ivy or Maxine than excavators (nothing against excavators, I just prefer dogs :))

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Cuddle Toys‍

How cute are these? If you have a dog-loving - aka dog-obsessed kiddo - and your dog is unsure of how to handle that love, get them a stuffie to play with, walk, train, cuddle, and kiss. Win-win.

Pro-tip! If available, get them a miniature stuffie version of your dog; your dog will thank you!

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Dog Meets Baby Courses - Buy as a Gift

Do you have friends or family members who are having a baby?

Give them and their dogs the gift of being prepared. Read the reviews here.

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Expecting parents

Baby clothes are so cute, but a silent tag for your dog will help with sensory overload, a robotic vacuum will remove all the dog hair, and a baby gate will help you keep your baby safe. A hands-free leash will be a lifesaver when walking your dog, freeing up your hands for the stroller, and a white-noise machine will keep your baby sleeping soundly, even with your dog barking nearby.

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Newborn, Infant, and Toddler‍

Find items you don't typically see on gift guides.

As Nikki, a Dog Meets Baby follower, said: "Our playpen has been such a good investment. Worth every penny." A kitchen helper was one of the best tools for keeping my children safe (and high) around big dogs. And if I had to name one item I have used consistently for 7+ years, that would be the long gate. White noise machines help tremendously during sleep regressions, and a crash-tested harness gives you peace of mind during car rides.

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Dog Beds

If your dog likes their bed, they are more likely to stay there. Dog beds can make all the difference in training your dog to stay in their dog zone or sleep outside your bed or bedroom. Some dogs love cozy donut beds, some like elevated beds, and some prefer sturdy orthopedic beds with bolsters.

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What I gift my friends and family

If you’ve been here a while, you know I often share the same products and brands year after year. It’s because I have them, use them, love them, and get them as gifts for friends and family members.

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Dog Meets Baby Gift Guide