Baby will only nap with cat in crib.. would you allow it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My cat insisted on snuggling while baby nursed. I couldn't keep her away unless she was physically removed from room and locked out. I thought it was a milk thing, but, like your situation, cat just loves the kid. Feeling is mutual, now 3 years later cat is still in the bed an sleeps between her legs. Cat with bite and scratch anyone, except kid. No issues.

That is exactly how he is. I gave up on pushing him away because he would come back every time, even if forcefully removed. He doesn't seem to be into milk at all, but wants to be around the baby. Interestingly enough, he likes her less when she is awake and playful, but come nursing or naptime, he has to be with.

[Anonymous]

I am more worried about scratching than suffocating. Cats can be unpredictable, you know.

[Anonymous]

Cat hair in the bed. Cat hair in the baby's mouth. Litter box debris there too. Disgusting. Cat catches a mouse and leaves it in the crib.

[Anonymous]

can you trim cat's nails to make scratching less of an issue?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:can you trim cat's nails to make scratching less of an issue?

Yes, I trim them religiously.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cat hair in the bed. Cat hair in the baby's mouth. Litter box debris there too. Disgusting. Cat catches a mouse and leaves it in the crib.

There is cat hair all over her house already. And probably a little litter box debris. How often does a cat catch a mouse?

[Anonymous]

my cat loves to sleep with my kids....they are 3 and 6 now and every night she's sleeping with one of them. Honestly I would probably remove the cat after the kid was asleep, at least until 1 or so. But after that.....whatever.

[Anonymous]

I would allow it. Actually, can we borrow your cat for a while? Or rent it? I could use some help with DS's naps.

[Anonymous]

I have 2 cats and would never allow this. Even my most gentle, sweet, loving cat, if startled or suddenly scared could try to move or jump and accidentally injure the baby. I agree that litter box dust could also wind up in the crib and even though it is already in the house, I would not want my baby breathing that in while sleeping.

[Anonymous]

sure. My kids slept ON the dog, so why not a cat?

[Anonymous]

That sounds like the cutest thing in the world, as a mom and the owner of two snuggly cats, but there is no way in the world I would allow it. Just no way. If the cat gets startled and lashes out for some reason, there's no way you can get in between the baby and the cat. Seriously, imagine explaining yourself in the ER or the ped's office.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ok, this has to be the cutest thing I have ever read.

+1, but seriously I think it's dangerous for the reasons mentioned. Your DC can't protect her airway and there's a small chance that your cat could pose a threat. If you're able to watch the whole thing until your baby is sound asleep, I would recommend you remove the cat. Or, this will be hard, start not allowing it so your DC gets used to no cat. Best of luck!

[Anonymous]

Oh my goodness, no I would not ever and I might look into some kind of mesh netting to keep the cat from jumping into the crib. It probably would take a week for your kid to adjust but I'd happily deal with that to break the habit. That sounds really scary.

[Anonymous]

Eh, I don't think this is a problem. If your kid was a newborn? No. But at 7 months and a baby twice the size of the cat I think you are good to go.

[Anonymous]

I think it sounds adorable, but I can imagine that a live cat would pose the same risks as a stuffed cat. Would he wake up if you took him out after he was asleep?