2007-01-21 13:02:25 · 13 answers · asked by Jessica M 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Play it safe, and keep the two separated when you are not going to be right in the room watching them. Give the kitten time to adjust to your newest family member. Never let the kitten get into baby's room when you are sleeping (or in another room).
Good luck, things will probably be fine--just be very cautious, some animals can be very jealous (but not all).
2007-01-21 13:18:09 · answer #1 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats do not take a baby's breath--that's a myth. Good grief.
Anyway, obviously you know to watch their interaction to make sure the cat isn't scratching the baby.
I'm more concerned about the cat though. Kids abuse animals when they are little because they don't know any better. And most parents think it is funny. When the baby is older and is pulling the cat's tail, dropping it, slapping it, etc, it isn't funny. Babies also think litterboxes are sandboxes from what i've heard.
While the cat is young enough, you should get it fixed first (otherwise no one else will), then find it a good home. And not get any more pets until your child is old enough to understand how to treat a pet. Depends on the child as to what age that'll be.
2007-01-21 13:14:52 · answer #2 · answered by summer dragonfly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start acclimating the kitten to the sounds and smells of a baby. As the above poster said, the blanket thing, plus you could play some recorded baby sounds.
Introduce them carefully, and make sure you keep the kitten away from the baby for a few months.
2007-01-21 13:10:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you haven't already, I'd set up the baby equipment so kitty can get used to seeing it, and after you have the baby, have someone bring a blanket home so the cat can get used to the smell of the baby. Other than that, just make sure that kitty stays out of the crib and bassinet or whatnot, as well as baby's room. The cat may hide for a few days, but she'll adjust eventually. Good luck!
2007-01-21 13:09:32 · answer #4 · answered by heartlostangel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having cats/kittens is safe as long as you do not allow them to get too close to your baby. I have 3 cats and a 2 month old and his pedia. said its fine as long as they dont get too close and dont allow it to lay on any of the babies clothes, blankets,crib,etc. because of cat hair and allergies that can develop. The old saying that it can take their breath away is non-sense. That was said because the cat would lick the child mouth for the formula and suffocate them but as long as you take precautions that should be fine. Also, you should groom the cat daily (yourself) to help with shedding. And as far as the changing litter while pg thats ok too ive had cats all my life and no probs. the only way you can get toxoplasmosis from cat litter is if your cat eats mice and stuff like that which carry disease and are released i their feces. Once at the ER due to a car accident I asked about toxo. and 3 nurses that had 10 yrs + experience each had all said they had never seen a case. If you wanna be extra safe use gloves when handling soiled cat litter.Hope this helps...Good Luck with your baby-on-the-way...momma
2007-01-21 13:29:27 · answer #5 · answered by Ben & Milo's mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just never leave the kitten unattended with the baby. Never let he sleep in the same room with baby either.. some cats have laid on babies faces and sufficated them... so just NEVER leave them unattended... the cat has to sleep in another room at night.
Also keep an eye on the baby to see if there might be allergies. Usually kids have immunity to the aninmal they grow up with but not always.
Other than that you will be fine
2007-01-21 13:11:47 · answer #6 · answered by Jenni C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please don't get rid of the cat just because you're having a baby. Just keep an eye on the cat. I got my cat from an animal shelter over the summer, she and my son are close to the same age, but I got her when she was around 5 or 6 months old and the two of them just adore each other.
2007-01-21 14:36:44 · answer #7 · answered by kimmp1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep on eye on the baby when the kitten is around. When my daughter was born my kittens were 4 months old and they really didn't bother her at all and at night we keep our bedroom door shut so that the kittens can't be in the bedroom.
2007-01-21 13:06:21 · answer #8 · answered by mdoud01 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your cat, before you bring home baby, bring a blanket to hosp and wrap the baby in it and then bring it home to the kitty to play with or do what she wants with it so she gets used to the smell of the new baby! After that you only need to worry when the baby is sleeping keep kitty out of the room.
2007-01-21 13:06:44 · answer #9 · answered by jule9104 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure the kitten stays away from the baby!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-01-21 13:06:47 · answer #10 · answered by H.A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋