I do support the above posts, besides the ideal reason to bring a pet into our household would be to provide the pet a loving forever home rather than a pet pleasing our wishes. It is not a good idea to get a dog or other pet to entertain a child.
Thanks for the advice. I will not be getting her a small dog right now. I will take your advice and wait.
I agree with the above poster. You should never leave a small child alone with a dog, ever. Even the most gentle of dogs can bite on occasion.
If you're looking for a non-allergenic type small dog I'd recommend a toy poodle, Bichon or Maltese. They usually have pretty good temperaments.
It is not recommended to leave young children alone with dogs. I would be really worried about allowing them to sleep with her. Children are restless sleepers and if she kicked the dog, etc and could easier bite her.