Safe Arrival

You've been told to "e;introduce them slowly."e; That's not a plan — that's a wish.The Safe Arrival gives expectant and new parents the only complete, step-by-step system for bringing a baby home when a dog or cat is already living there. Built around the SAFE Framework — Signals, Adjustment, First Contact, and Equilibrium — this book doesn't just cover the first meeting. It covers everything that makes the first meeting go right.Inside, you'll learn to read your pet's stress signals before they escalate, shift routines and spaces gradually so the baby's arrival isn't a shock, use scent strategically to prepare your pet before the baby physically arrives, orchestrate a first meeting that sets a lasting positive tone, set firm boundaries without creating fear or resentment, and build a relationship between your child and your pet that deepens as your child grows.Whether you're expecting your first child or you've just come home from the hospital, The Safe Arrival gives you the clarity, the system, and the confidence to make this work — without guesswork, without conflict, and without fear.