I didnt think they still declawed in the UK its very inhuman, cats can be great with children id really try not to worry x

He's a playful little rascal. He likes to 'attack' whilst purring. He swipes with his claws or nibbles on your fingers then looks for your reaction. All whilst purring.

This would not be suitable for a baby/toddler.

I have 2 cats that I stopped going upstairs when I got my BFP (as our bedroom is open), and as with my dogs they will Never get left unatended with LO.

We are hopefully moving though, to a house that its not possible to shut off upstairs to if the cats are in the house.

I am getting a cat net for the cot just incase, but LO room will be shut in the day when the cats are in the house, and the cats will be shut in the kitchen at night (with cat flap after 3 weeks) but I will be getting them use to sleeping in the kitchen from the day we move in.

I would NOT risk hoping the cat wont bother with LO once they share a room, if the cat decided to jump into the cot you wouldn't hear a thing it is so easy for them to suffocate a baby.

You really cant declaw a cat thats cruel hun

I have two cats. and they werent that interested him him. Especially the older one she just wanted to sleep lol
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My kitten is also very playful. And aidan hasnt been hurt once. It will be fine
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I have a cat, I would not dream of getting her de-clawed or rehoming her.

She is an affectionate little critter and seemed to LIKE the baby when DS arrived! I have heard it's a common reaction in cats, because the babies smell nice to them... all warm and milky, and *of you*. My cat used to want to lay close to him a lot and I did have to supervise because I was worried about her getting too close and smothering him, or fur getting up his little nose or something. But then, you always need to supervise when you have animals and little ones in the same house. So, anyway... she used to lay fairly close and reach out a paw and lay it gently on his arm or leg. It was so sweet!

I think the danger time is later, when the baby is mobile and curious. Our cat has always had places where she can go and our kid can't... places she can "get away". High places are good, if you can provide them, or a room that is baby gated that the cat can still get in. We;ve always impressed on DS from a young age that he must be gentle with her or she won't want to be friends. Kids need as much training as animals

The most dangerous part of having a cat for us is that she is so affectionate and gets under feet sometimes... literally.... quite scary when you have a baby in your arms.... but it's just a case of being aware of where the cat IS, which we were used to doing anyway because we have dogs too.

I've never heard of someone's baby being hurt by their cat. If your cat plays rough with you it's because you let him. I play with my cats (with toys) but they're not allowed to bite or scratch our hands, and they learn fast not to. All animals living in your home should have boundaries and know that you're the boss, and if you establish that now with your cat you'll be fine.

I agree with lauren - our cat used to do play very roughly as a kitten, but IMO it is not appropriate, so we did not tolerate it. We withdrew our attention and/or put her down on the floor, or outside of the room with the door closed, if she got too rough. This sounds like kittenish play that was never curbed when he was younger, so it has carried on. It doesn't mean that he cannot learn, or that he won't be safe to have around your baby or toddler... you still have time to teach your cat that this is not an acceptable way to interact with humans.

If my cat DID catch any of us with her teeth or claws (and I mean actually puncture) then I'd make sure that the wound was washed well and checked out asap - cat bites and scratches and turn very nasty very quickly.

Declawing is illegal in the UK, to be honest cats have a bit more sense than dogs and generall stay well clear of babies, the trouble comes when baby starts crawling and picking things up.
I apparently tried to pick up a sleeping cat when i was about 2yrs old and it scratched me all down the face, i still have some scars on my eye lids. (lucky!)
My son grabbed my friends cats tail... she wasnt too impressed with that.,

The first thing i would add to this is that !! by the time the baby is old enought to play ect the cats behavious could have changed !!

I agree with the de-clawing it sounds horrific !!

I dont even really like cats tbh - i have a dog - but i believe children and animals can live together quite hapily if managed correctly..