In relation to babies stuff, my pups have to learn that they need to be invited to touch/smell/be near. Yes i want baby to play with them when she is older and to grow up with them BUT they need to know child is above them in pack order and this includes babies stuff. If they wanna check out babies cot while you are there fine, but you don't want them thinking they can do that whenever they feel like it.
Completely agree with this. As much as you love your doggies the baby must come first and the dogs need to understand this, so best to start now before the baby comes along. Springing it on them when the baby comes is a sure way to start the whole 'jealousy' thing.