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Bringing home a new baby is tremendously exciting, but if you have pets, you may need to do a little preparation ahead of time to make sure that the whole family adjusts well to the new arrival.Some people can be fearful about the risk a pet may pose to a small child, but there is no need to panic and, generally, no need to give up your much-cherished pet. Indeed, having pets around can be a wonderful and enriching experience for children as they grow up.However, babies and small children can be more vulnerable to injury from pets and also to infections that can be carried by pets, because theirimmune systems are not fully developed.It is important to take some time to think about how you are going to manage the day-to-day interactions between children and pets. Employing a few commonsense precautions mean that all members of the family can stay healthy and enjoy one anothers' company.
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