In most cases it is best to bring the baby to a dog in a sit / stay position as opposed to allowing the dog to run over to the baby. (brittonroadveterinaryclinic.com)
Once the basic commands of sit and stay have been successfully mastered, begin teaching your pet to remain in the sit and stay positions as you move away from him. (texaswestveterinarian.com)
We can leave them in a down stay position for over an hour with all sorts of things going by and they stay, or walk them down town on a busy day and all is good. (superdog.com)