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Cat and baby questions
Just wondered how many of you have cats and if they're ever a problem when it comes to your babas. I have two who I have no intention of getting rid of, but I sometimes worry about having them around when my baby gets here.
The occasional poo in the hall I can deal with (the cats, that is!), and likewise although it's a constant battle keeping the hair under control I can cope with that. My main worry is that my cats, like all cats, want to sleep where it's comfiest, and this means the baby's cot and travel cot (which we have permanently set up in the lounge).
The cot in the nursery I'm not so worried about, as when the baby's sleeping in there we'll just put the monitor on and shut the door. But the travel cot in the lounge is the main problem - the idea is that we pop the baby in there when we need to eg. nip to the loo or stir the dinner. But I really, really don't trust my cats not to jump in as soon as my back's turned.
Does anyone use a cat net? They look like the best idea but how do they work - do they discourage the cat from jumping in, or are they actually strong enough to take the cat's weight? Any advice appreciated )
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The occasional poo in the hall I can deal with (the cats, that is!), and likewise although it's a constant battle keeping the hair under control I can cope with that. My main worry is that my cats, like all cats, want to sleep where it's comfiest, and this means the baby's cot and travel cot (which we have permanently set up in the lounge).
The cot in the nursery I'm not so worried about, as when the baby's sleeping in there we'll just put the monitor on and shut the door. But the travel cot in the lounge is the main problem - the idea is that we pop the baby in there when we need to eg. nip to the loo or stir the dinner. But I really, really don't trust my cats not to jump in as soon as my back's turned.
Does anyone use a cat net? They look like the best idea but how do they work - do they discourage the cat from jumping in, or are they actually strong enough to take the cat's weight? Any advice appreciated )
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also - my mum has a 6 month old baby and her cat also decided he wanted to sleep in her moses basket and cot so my mum had to put the moses basket upside down in the living room when sophie wasnt sleeping in it and always has to have her bedroom door shut. no advice there really, you'll just have to keep an eye out, maybe put a sheet over the top of the travel cot when your baby is not in it ? x
[Modified by: Emilie and Sam on November 21, 2008 09:15 AM]
didn't want to read and run but dont have a cat and my pil's cat takes no notice of louise!
looks like you'll be joining us in baby soon!!!
apparently cats like to go in baby prams etc as they want to be cosy and warm. I've also be told my someone thatthey put the cat in with the baby once so that they knew what it was and it had a good sniff - then they didn't bother it again!
Elaine&Boys xx
Unfortunately mine are fatties so expect the net would bow quite a lot. I imagine they'd hate the feel of the mesh & the instability, like yours, but I'm not sure they're bright enough to learn their lesson :evil:
As for "flying through the air chucked her" - we do this quite a lot for fun, our cats don't seem to care!
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I shouldnt think it would take long for them to learn it is very hard for cats to stand on - they dont feel comfy at all!!
Looking forward to you joining us babe. Take care and good luck with everything. xx
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Thinking about it mine do hate small people - they run a mile when they see one tottering towards them! So hopefully they'll be really unimpressed and just keep out the way.
Thanks for good luck brandollarz! EEEK.
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You defo don't need to get rid of the cats - now that my son is older he loves them and will even stop crying if they come in the room. Also, it is good for kid's immune systems to have pets. As he gets older and can help take care of them it will be good for teaching him how to look after animals.
When ever they got close to the moses basket i would shoo them away and after a bout a day they acted like it wasn't there!
Now he's crawling around and they just run away from himas soon as they see him heading their way! lol
You do have to be careful but cats are inteligent and do learn it is out of bounds, and if the baby is in there, they will be off like a shot anyway! lol
Are they british shorthairs? i have BSH's!!!
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Yes SamanthaJ23, they're BSHs (thank you wotastinkybum - they ARE gorgeous, except for all the hair they shed).