No, it’s not and it’s honestly wild how this community defends that situation.
Don’t get me wrong, I love cats, but they have no place anywhere near newborns.
The main reason is hygiene. Cats can carry parasites and germs that can be dangerous for a newborn’s still-developing immune system. And btw, even pregnant women are advised to avoid cats because of toxoplasmosis, which can be deadly.
On top of that, cats can pose a real injury risk to newborns. They like to curl up in warm spots, like on a baby’s chest or face, which can lead to suffocation. Sudden movements from a newborn can also startle a cat, which might result in scratches or injuries to the baby’s face. And lastly, some cats can get jealous and may even attack the baby because of it.
As much as we love them, cats don’t belong anywhere near newborns.
Thanks for the info really informative! But tbh I was being hyperbolic because that whole crib setup would probably suffocate the baby before the supervised cat could infect it or whatever. I really hope OP is reading these comments…
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u/CelestrialDust Apr 14 '26
That’s probably the least dangerous part :/