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Woman's Guests Assume Bassinet Is for New Baby—Then She Reveals Truth
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Guests visiting their friend's bedroom were left puzzled by the sight of a new baby bassinet in the corner—until they discovered who was sleeping in it.
A video shared to Instagram by @atlasthechipoo captured the surprise moment when a small dog was spotted curled up in the bedroom bassinet, peacefully asleep akin to how a baby dozes off. The clip from March 4 has gained viral attention on the platform, drawing almost 600,000 likes and a flurry of amused responses from viewers.
Viewers were guided toward the piece of furniture typically reserved for infants, being shown the same route that the guests had taken. In a lighthearted twist, the camera picked up on Atlas the dog sleeping soundly inside.
An overlaid text on the video provided more context: "When guests see the bassinet in my room and get confused because I don't have a baby."
As the camera pans to reveal the unexpected occupant, the punchline lands with the caption: "[What do you mean] he IS a baby?"
The lighthearted post has left Instagram users in stitches, with many chiming in that the canine is clearly the rightful owner of the baby bed.
Others praised the unconventional use of a bassinet as a dog bed, with some sharing that they are keen to do the same thing for their pets. The dog in question is a Chipoo—a mix between a Chihuahua and a poodle—making it small in stature, affectionate in temperament, and prone to finding spots to snuggle up.
"If not baby, why baby shaped," one viewer said.
"This is genius," another added.
"This is precisely the correct way to dog mom," a third viewer posted.
"For anyone with big dogs, I have a wooden toddler bed set up in my room for my shepherds," one commenter said.
"Oh gosh. We have the same bassinet for our dachshund! We installed wheels so I could chauffeur him around the house," another added.
"What do you mean you don't have a baby? I see a baby right there," a third posted.
"I build an extra bed for mine," one viewer commented. With a ramp. Same height my bed. That's absolutely normal."
"I wish I though of that," another added. "We had to have my senior dog sleep in between us for two years because she started falling off the bed in her deep sleeps. This is smart."
Newsweek reached out to @atlasthechipoo for more information via Instagram.
Stock photo: A baby sleeps in a bassinet next to a double bed.
Stock photo: A baby sleeps in a bassinet next to a double bed.
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