Postpartum With Pets: 4 Tips for the First 6 Months

If you've been anywhere near TikTok lately, you'll have seen postpartum mums admitting their dog isn't getting the attention it used to in those first few sleep-deprived weeks. Life with a newborn does shift your routine, and your dog will likely notice the difference too. That doesn't mean their needs stop mattering, it just means finding a new rhythm that works for everyone in the house, including the four-legged one.

Mum guilt is real, and it has a habit of attaching itself to everything, including the dog looking a little wistfully at their lead. We're here with four tips to help you keep your fur baby happy and looked after through the postpartum phase, without adding another layer of pressure to your plate.

1. Keep them entertained (even on the harder days)

On the days when a proper walk just isn't happening, a bit of enrichment goes a long way. Puzzle feeders, chew toys and anything that keeps their brain busy can help fill the gap while you find your feet.

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2. Put the food shop on autopilot

The last thing you need in the newborn haze is one more thing to remember to buy. A pet food subscription means it just turns up, no thinking required, no last-minute dash to the shops with a baby strapped to you.

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3. Get those steps in together

Once you're feeling up to it, getting out the house is genuinely good for you, the baby and the dog. Fresh air, a change of scene and a chance for the dog to burn off some energy properly. Win, win, win.

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4. Ask for help, you can't do it all

Your pre-baby routine of dog walks, treats and playtime on tap probably isn't going to stick exactly as it was, at least not for the first few months, and that's okay to plan around rather than feel guilty about. Sit down with your partner and actually divide up who's doing what. Chat to neighbours or local dog walkers too, so there's someone to call on for the days when leaving the house just isn't an option.

💡 Cubbi Tip: Try to put these plans and introductions in place during your third trimester. Sorting the logistics before the baby arrives means the change feels a lot less pressured once you're actually in it.

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Six months in, things settle into a new normal, and every household finds its own version of balance. Be kind to yourself along the way, your fur baby included.

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