When my 3yr old nephew come over I always let him see Otis while I hold him and if he wants to hold him I make him sit in the chair beside me or in the floor, preferable in the floor that way he is not dropped, but I let him hold and pet Otis for a few minutes then I just tell him that Otis is sleepy and want to go in my room and take a nap. He understands that, so I put Otis in my bedroom and turn the TV on so he doesn't hear us in the other room and cry and whine to come out, then I shut the door. He usually is fine with that. Sometimes he will ask to see him again and I will get him out for a little while and do the same thing. I just make sure I am always there and he is not up running around and jumping. Otis is a larger yorkie but still he can get hurt too. Just always make sure you supervise them while playing or holding your baby and if you have a play pen, that would work too, they may not be able to reach down in there to get your baby out.....Or gate your baby in another room where you can see them.....Good Luck...... |