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Labrador Brings Favorite Toy to Meet Newborn Sibling
The sweet moment was captured on video, melting hearts across the internet.
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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A chocolate Labrador named Dudley gently sniffed his newborn human sibling before walking away and returning with his favorite IKEA orangutan plush toy to present to the baby. The heartwarming video has gone viral, with viewers praising Dudley's loving gesture.
Why it matters
The video highlights the special bond between dogs and children, and how dogs can exhibit nurturing and protective behaviors towards new family members. It also aligns with research showing that calm, supervised introductions are key when bringing a newborn home to a dog.
The details
In the video shared by owner Shannon Moran, Dudley can be seen sniffing the newborn baby while the infant is cradled in their father's arms. Dudley then walks away, only to return moments later carrying his beloved IKEA orangutan plush and presenting it to his new human sibling. The sweet clip has since racked up 49,200 likes and 277,100 views on Instagram.
- Dudley met the newborn baby for the first time in the video.
The players
Dudley
A chocolate Labrador dog who welcomed his newborn human sibling by bringing his favorite toy to meet the baby.
Shannon Moran
The owner of Dudley who shared the viral video of the Labrador meeting the newborn baby on Instagram.
What they’re saying
“You guys think baby will like this? It's my favorite. Is it ok? Yeah?!! Ok. I give to baby,”
— Rebecca (Instagram)
“Was there happy Labrador snorts too?”
— Abbi (Instagram)
The takeaway
This heartwarming video showcases the special bond between dogs and children, and how dogs can exhibit nurturing and protective behaviors towards new family members. It serves as a reminder of the important role pets can play in welcoming a new baby into the family.
