That can't be hygienic! Simon Cowell's 10-day-old baby son Eric gets a lick from the mogul's friendly puppy on beach break

His brood is expanding on an almost daily basis.
And as Simon Cowell's 10-day-old son Eric got used to the life of a music mogul's son, he found himself getting a very friendly welcome from one of his puppies, Squiddly and Diddly, on Sunday.
As Eric lay asleep on a lounger inside Simon and partner Lauren Silverman's beach tent, one of the pooches got overly investigative, and approached the sleeping babe to give him a big lick on the face.

That can't be hygienic! Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman's 10-day-old son Eric got a lick from one of the pair's dog as the family enjoyed a day at the beach in Miami on Sunday

Investigating: It seems the pooch was just keen to get to know the new addition to the family, but was quickly shushed away by one of the couple's team when they spotted what was going on

Beach life: Lauren was seen doting on her little boy as she enjoyed a day in the sunshine on Miami Beach

In a move that was anything but hygienic, the dog continued to sniff around Eric before a member of Simon and Lauren's team quickly shushed him away.
Eric looked entirely unconcerned by the incident, however, continuing to sleep peacefully as he enjoyed the warm weather in Bal Harbor Miami.
The licking incident occurred after it was claimed Simon has enlisted the services of dog expert Edward Alava to ensure his pet pooches weren't upset by Eric's arrival.
A source told Page Six: 'Edward advised Simon on how to familiarise the dogs to Eric, telling Simon to put one of Eric's blankets in the pup's basket so they could get used to the newborn's smell.'

Hang on tight: Eric grabbed on to the string on mom's top as he slept and she gazed on her little bundle of joy

Let me sleep: Lauren rested while her baby took a nap nestled on his mom's chest

Lauren Silverman hugs baby Eric with dad Simon on beach

The new mommy: Lauren Silverman and friend coddle over the newborn Eric

Baby's beach day: Silverman held Eric tightly to her chest as they enjoyed the Miami sun

Eric was also asked to take care of the Yorkshire terriers in the days following Eric's birth and he bought some special gifts to keep the dogs comfortable when they went walking outside in New York.
Meanwhile, on the Miami break, Eric's mother Lauren also appeared to be enjoyed the day, looking relaxed and content as she hugged her newborn protectively to her chest as she relaxed under the Florida sun.
The pretty brunette dressed cool and stylishly for the excursion, letting her wavy hair down that day.
Silverman sought shade with a pair of retro sunglasses, and wore a pair of sparkling studded earrings upon her lobes.

How sweet! Lauren and Simon share a tender moment as they embrace while the baby sleeps

Who can sleep: It's a wonder little Eric got any shuteye with all the activity surrounding him

Not alone: The new mom had plenty of help on the beach and a tent set up to protect the baby from the sun

There he is! Cowell's bundle of joy laid sleeping on Sunday

She kept her make-up to a relative minimum, and appeared to only be sporting a dusting of bronzer upon her cheeks, and a coat of light pink varnish on her nails.
Silverman kept covered up in a sheer, loose-fitting patterned top, and a golden designer watch upon her left wrist.
Eric was captured keeping his cool under a floppy white hat, and Silverman let her maternal instincts shine through as she held her infant close to her chest.

Spray on! Simon sprays on some sunscreen while Lauren feeds the baby in the shade

Center of attention: Baby Eric was doted on by his mom and nannies on the beach excursion

Having a snooze: Eric appeared entirely content and stayed asleep as his mother picked him up

Doting dad: Simon had his own baby to worry about, as he lavished attention on his little dogs

Bonding time: Simon snuggle up to his best friend

Oopsy daisy: Simons lathers plenty of attention on his furry pal

Fast asleep: Eric took a nap as Simon's puppy looked on

Multi-tasking: Lauren read a book on her e-reader as Eric lay on her chest

Silverman was recently spotted on the Miami beach with Cowell on Saturday, sans their newborn. The new parents appeared to be thoroughly enjoying their leisure time under the sun.
Sporting his favourite pair of blue and white Bermuda shorts, Cowell did the honours by navigating his two boisterous pups across the busy public beach while Lauren walked by his side.
Squiddly and Diddly, adopted last October as he and Lauren prepared for the birth of his first child, even caught the eye of two bikini-clad females – and the couple obligingly paused while their two dogs got some attention.