[Ansteorra] OT-Babies and cats

[KEYNA]

I have heard so many different myths about cats and babies as well as dogs
and babies. I don't have cats I have dogs and in my opinion on the dog part
it is the owner and their responsibility to train there dog. You've heard
the myth about babies and German Shepherds? Well that myth isn't true. I
raised 2 daughters around 2 Shepherds and they weren’t a problem at all.
They protected the girls.
Keyna

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From: ansteorra-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org
[mailto:ansteorra-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org] On Behalf Of Donna Nesbit
Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2007 10:35 AM
To: Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc.
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] OT-Babies and cats

When our first child was born, our very affectionate Persian cat wondered
what that new thing was.  Having also heard the  myths about cats and
babies, I was careful about leaving cat and baby alone.  One day within the
first week,I had just finished nursing our son and had laid him on the bed
where he was cooing softly.  The cat jumped on the bed, walked over, sniffed
the baby from top to toe, paying especial interest to his face, mouth, and
nose.  I gently moved the cat away from the baby's face, but let her
continue to explore our newborn.  After that, the cat just ignored any
noises coming from that strange critter.  As our baby grew, the cat learned
to avoid being caught but would play with the baby.  
   
  I have had several other cats and two other children.  There has never
been a problem with the cats and babies intereacting.  I think the baby
noises may sound like kitten noises, especially at first.  Also, the smell
of milk on the baby's breath is interesting to the cats.  With all of them,
once they figured out there was nothing to eat and the noises were not a
kitten, the cat was satisfied.  
   
  Penelope

Chelsea Durham <baby_sis_83 at hotmail.com> wrote:
  
Are there any good gentles out there that have had newborns and cats? What
were your experiences? Did you have problems with cats that were
exceptionally attached to you? -Lady Grainne Kathleen NicPadraig MacDaniel
None is deceived but he who trusts too much.
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