Daily Care2026-03-10Carelogy編集部
Cats and Babies: Safe Coexistence & Preparing Your Cat
How to prepare your cat for a new baby: safety rules, preparations before birth, and common myths debunked.
Preparing Your Cat Before the Baby Arrives
Adjust routines in advance: Sudden changes after the baby arrives will cause stress. Start restricting bedroom access and shifting schedules a few months before the due date.
Desensitize to baby sounds and smells: Play recordings of a baby crying at low volume. Let your cat sniff baby lotion and other new products.
Install [Feliway](/en/columns/cat-stress-signs): Start using pheromone diffusers 2 to 3 weeks before the baby comes home to reduce anxiety.
[Veterinary checkup](/en/columns/cat-health-check): Confirm your cat is healthy before the birth. Make sure parasite prevention is up to date.
Safety Rules for Living with a Cat and Baby
Use a crib net: Install a safety net over the crib to keep the cat out. Cats seek warm spots and may try to curl up next to the baby.
Never leave the cat and baby unsupervised: Even without malicious intent, a cat can accidentally climb onto a baby or scratch them.
Provide escape routes for the cat: Cats overwhelmed by a baby's cries or movements need a safe retreat — high perches on a cat tree or access to a separate room.
[Trim nails](/en/columns/cat-nail-trimming) frequently: Keep claws short as a precaution against accidental scratches. Every two weeks is a good schedule.
Common Myths Debunked
"Cats cause allergies in babies": Research actually suggests the opposite — children raised with pets from infancy may have a lower risk of developing allergies and asthma.
"Toxoplasmosis is dangerous": Pregnant women should avoid litter box duty (have another family member handle it), but the infection risk from an indoor-only cat is extremely low. Undercooked meat and gardening pose a far greater threat.
"Cats steal a baby's breath": This is an old superstition with no scientific basis. That said, always prevent the cat from lying on the baby's face to avoid any suffocation risk.
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