For many new parents, introducing a baby to the family dog comes with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Will the pup get jealous? Will they keep their distance? Or will they bond instantly? One family didn’t have to wait long for an answer. In a now-viral Instagram video, their dog doesn’t just welcome the baby; she steps confidently into full-on “mom mode.”
Owner documents dog acting as newborn baby’s mom in viral video
Shared by Instagram user @_ali.steve, the video begins with the text: “I wasn’t sure how my dog was going to react to me having a baby…” The next scene answers that question quickly. The pup is lounging beside the newborn, calm and close, as the text continues, “but she literally thinks she gave birth to him.”
From there, the footage lists all the ways this dog has taken over mom duties. In one clip, she hovers protectively while a family member holds the baby, seemingly inspecting to make sure the handling meets her standards. In another, she tries to tuck a blanket around the baby. She checks on him frequently, watches over him during tummy time, and even alerts the owners when he cries.
A particularly adorable moment shows the pup getting frustrated when the baby’s feet are bare. She responds by repeatedly trying to cover him with a blanket, as if saying, “This child will not catch a cold on my watch.” The video ends with the pair peacefully side by side, accompanied by the text, “always by his side.”
The wholesome video struck a chord with viewers, amassing over 4.9 million views and 738K likes. The comments section quickly filled with praise and playful commentary. One viewer joked, “She keeps looking back like ‘do I have to do everything around here?’” Another added, “She was a black grandma in her past life.” Others simply gushed over the dog’s protective nature, with one saying, “Omg the cutest thing ever! This is the kind of dog I want. So sweet and caring.” It’s safe to say this dog didn’t just adjust; she took the promotion and ran with it.
