Is it true that a cat will purposely smother a baby?

Answer 1

No. No no no no!

A cat can lay on a baby in friendship not knowing that the baby can't push him off if he can't breathe, but no cat intensionally smothers a baby. That's a stupid myth and should be stopped.

Answer 2

No. This is an old superstition.

The truth is that cats, and other animals, like warm places to sleep, and sometimes that is up against another creature like a human.

The superstition came about because, on occasion, cats have been known to curl up next to an infant in a child's bed, and accidentally block the child's airway (pressing against the child's mouth and nose).

It's not something that any cat does on purpose, and does NOT happen on a regular basis, but it should still be a concern if there is a newborn child in the home.
No pets that are able to jump into a child's crib (including dogs, especially young ones) should be allowed in the same room with a sleeping baby - just in case.

Answer 3

no, not at all. thats a myth. people say that its because the cat is attracted to the smell of milk on the baby's breath, but its not true.

Answer 4

Absolutely untrue.

Answer 5

superstition and a myth.