Helping Cats Adapt to New Baby in the Home
There are usually three major concerns of new or expectant parents when it comes to mixing pets with their family. Those are:
•· How to prevent pet behavior problems when the baby arrives
•· How to introduce the baby to the family cat
•· How to keep the baby safe around the cat
It is not uncommon for pet owners to assume jealousy is the cause of problem behaviors associated with the arrival of a new baby; however, this is not always the case. Cats become stressed by significant alterations in the environment. Family interactions between each other can cause distress for the cat. Stress is usually the main cause of the problems. The following changes all affect the cat:
•· Changes in feeding
•· Changes in exercise routines
•· Changes in play schedules
•· Changes in what the cat is allowed or not allowed to do
•· Changes in how the pet gets attention
•· Inconsistencies in the way the owner interacts with the pet
•· New structures and odors in the home
All the above can lead to problem behaviors in the cat.
Cats do not instinctively know how to act around children. Children need to learn to interact with cats as well. Most cats accept the new arrival without a lot of fuss; however, there are always exceptions to this rule. Some cats will not accept a new baby in their family. In addition, cats can be unpredictable around children. Their behavior can range from total avoidance to intense interest. There is good news in that most problems can be avoided with some forethought, planning and training.
The number one rule to follow is: Limit the amount of changes the cat will have to experience because of the new arrival.
Cat’s reactions to babies can be:
•· Adapts quickly to the new baby either by ignoring it completely or seeking baby out for investigation or social contact with some cheek rubbing, etc. Of course, you want to monitor all the contact, the cat may decide to check out the new baby in ways you would not approve of such as a quick scratch down the cheek, maybe not even meaning it to be malicious.
•· Other cats may respond with inquisitive, playful and affectionate overtures toward the new baby.
•· All cat and baby interactions need to be closely supervised.
•· It is rare that cats spread any kind of disease to humans. Most problems occur from a scratch or bite that can be avoided with close supervision.
Three basic considerations for helping cats best adapt to new babies include:
•· Adapt the cat’s schedule so it is prepared for the arrival
•· Adapt owner interactions with cat to be similar to what will happen when the baby arrives so there is not a lot of sudden change.
•· Adapt cat’s environment slowly to prepare for baby’s arrival. For example, if you will need to keep the cat totally separate from the family unit during certain times of the day, then start this routine before the baby arrives. If you will need to change the cat’s feeding station, play times or anything else concerning the cat’s schedule, do this well in advance of the baby’s arrival so the cat is well accustomed to these changes.
•· Most families have the baby’s room and furniture already in place before baby’s arrival. This is more important from the cat’s point of view. Be sure to have all new pieces of furniture in place well in advance of baby’s arrival. Some cats are stressed by new structures and new odors. Give your cat time to adjust to baby’s necessities.
•· Cats may be a little fearful or anxious of strange sounds. Try to record baby noises of cooing, screaming, and crying and replay the sounds for the cat to become well accustomed to new sounds of baby.
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baby is like leave me alone
which country is this?
crying baby
This is about the size of a hatchling, very young, possibly only a couple of days to a week or so.
yes indeed you can go to babyshower101.com thats where i got my ideas and even tells you the history. Enjoy
I take baths with my babies for the first year of their lives and none of them hate baths….
your kidding right?
I agree with black.
You don't have to send any gift, let alone immediately after the birth.
Find that perfect gift, and then send it without any guilt.
QUEBEC REPRESENT LOL
Some options:
Gratulálunk az új babához! (We congratulate you on the new baby)
Gratulálok az újszülötthöz! (I congratulate you on the newborn)
"Congratulations" the noun (whereby you avoid expressing the number of speakers in the English phrase) is technically "gratuláció", but it just sounds awkward and non-idiomatic.
now thy ent allowed to wash rth4 babys after they first born now
There is some new responsibility or project that is birthed or being birthed from you and is a reflection of yourself (your creative gifts and abilities). This is a responsibility that you have which has real consequences if not carried out and is important. If you try to turn it over to someone else, it will cause problems. You will benefit from other people’s input, but it is ultimately your responsible.
go to a dollar store—get a basket like a large easter basket or even a small laundry basket—fill it with baby things like bibs nipples bottles wipes diapers—some onesies…stuff that is useful to any new parent…get some cello wrap and wrap it up and tie it with some ribbn in blue or pink depending on the sex. Also nice touch it getting a diaper pin–like the ones they used in the olden days for diapers—and making a gift card on your comp with a stork on it or something with the babies name or the parents name on the card—attach it to the cello wrap with the diaper pin. They can be bought at some dollar stores or walmart….they will actually use it and it's different!
good luck
i would check on the litter take a peak in the nest, and make sure everyone is alive and doing well, then leave them alone
seriously, all you can do is continue giving him lots of attention and love…you will have to do your best to avoid treating him like he's older and has to 'get used to it'….remember you newborn will be sleeping 95% of the time in the beginning and your other baby will accept her just fine if you don't treat him like he's suddenly less important. make sure he is occupied with something when your nursing, never shoo him away. this requires help from loved ones…be prepared to ask for lots of help!
good luck!
aaww..he looked to relaxed in that water..i got nervous at first i though the bitchwas gonna try to drown him.
cute baby;)