What can I do to prepare my dog for a new baby?

We are about to have a new addition to the family. My dog has been the baby for years. What can I do to prepare my dog so that my dog will accept my baby after he's born.
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Play videos of babies that include the sounds they make. Invite people with babies to visit. Let your dog explore the baby's room. Train your dog the way you want him/her to behave around the baby, ie, no jumping. Before baby comes home from the hospital, have someone bring an article with the baby's smell on it. Allow your dog to sniff it while feeding a treat so that your dog associates something good with the baby. Make sure to give your dog a regular routine and that s/he is not ignored. When you take the baby out walking, take the dog along. Most pets view the new baby as one to protect and love. Congratulations and best wishes on the coming event.
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