newborn babies and animals present in the household???

ady · #1 24-06-2007, 12:35

what animals are unsafe to have around when bringnig home a newborn because of any reasons i have heard something about birds anyone here anything about that

bluefroggy · #2 24-06-2007, 12:55

I don't know where you live but our local babies r us had a class on introducing your newborn to your pet(s). We found it really helpful. It was put on by the Humane Society. So if you can't find a class try contacting them. If they don't know I sure they can refer you to someone who would. Good Luck to you.

pris · #3 24-06-2007, 13:05

I heard stuff about cats...but never about birds, but I had to get ride of mine when my son starts crowling

rowdysunsetart · #4 24-06-2007, 13:25

as long as the cages are clean and the baby is not in the same room as them sleeping you should be ok. Cats and litterboxes are not good, they contain a bacteria that can cause baby to get sick and cats love to get right in the babies face and climb on the crib...hope it helps

shawty_from_fl · #5 24-06-2007, 13:45

cats i heard but i have a cat and 2 fish 2 dogs before i had children ...common sense keep kitty away and doggies too!!! probally birds as well ask your dr and vet.

get dent · #6 24-06-2007, 13:55

i have 5 cats and i had no problems. if i cleaned thje litter i used gloves and mask and washed my hands after.

snackpie2001 · #7 24-06-2007, 14:05

I haven't heard much about birds and newborns. I think you just have to watch where they poop. I know that some docs don't recommend having cats when there is a baby in the house. With dogs, you just can't leave them unattended with the baby, but have them around so they get use to the baby.

woodlands127 · #8 24-06-2007, 14:15

I had a small dog when my daughter was born, and she was such a good little guard-dog! The basket was on the floor and the dog would lay next to it, sometimes getting up just to look at the baby, and would start whining any time the baby started fussing. When I would pick the baby up the dog would climb into the basket and lay down, almost like she was keeping it warm! Of course you have to watch any animal with a baby, but we were really fortunate.

enchanted · #9 24-06-2007, 14:25

There are no problems with any animals. Use common sense. No animals belong in the baby's room. Cats will NOT smother your child. Ferrets should never run loose anyway. Dogs can't reach the crib. Birds should be caged and in another room. You don't need to be paranoid; just let the animals get used to the new baby a bit at a time. The baby doesn't need to get used to anything - he/she will adapt.

Cassie V · #10 24-06-2007, 14:46

Never heard the thing on birds, but overall just take it slow and its best to try and keep all animals out of babies room that way they wont go in there once baby is here. My cats actually avoided meeting the baby till she was over month. If they saw me holding her they would leave the room. I found it funny. Now they are really good with her she has grabbed them a couple of times when they have been near us and not once have they tried to bite or scratch her. I agree with an earlier answer about getting tips from your local human society.

Doodlestuff · #11 24-06-2007, 14:55

Since nobody else knows, I'm piping up. The problem with birds is that their feces attracts bacteria that can interfere with a baby's breathing. If you keep birds other than doves or chickens, then just clean the cage daily. Some larger birds need to be kept away from the baby as they may bite, even though they never bit before. In addition, if you have doves and live within 100 miles of the 3 major river systems (Mississippi, Ohio and Missouri), there is a fungus that grows in dove/chicken feces. If your child is susceptible, they can get ocular histoplasmosis. While this is a rare condition (1 in 200,000), it's absolutely no fun to get it as it causes blindness.

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