How To Prepare Your Cat For The Baby’s Arrival

Today it is common for couples (or people who live together) to wait a few years before having a baby. However, that’s when you normally adopt a pet, which requires almost the same cost and dedication (well, a cat needs a little less attention). 

In any case, new parents want to be prepared for anything that comes and tend to ignore the cat a lot, who will feel very jealous when he sees all that attention, which was previously directed to him, move to another life.

Here we will teach you how to prepare your cat for the baby’s arrival.

before the baby arrives

Cats are extremely sensitive to hormonal changes and can detect that something different is about to happen.

For this reason, the more the cat is allowed to participate in the process, the easier it will be for him, and for everyone, to accept the arrival of the newest family member in the house.

Certainly, before the baby was born, the cat was the center of all the pampering and attention in the house. This situation is normal with any pet. But as soon as the birth takes place , all these treats will be reduced .

So, so that the cat doesn’t feel jealous, in the months before the baby arrives, the petting and cravings can be reduced gradually (gradually, never all at once), but never let go of it completely.

Another way that serves the cat well is to leave it near the pregnant woman , caress him and, at the same time, the pregnant woman’s belly, thus including the cat in the family.

In addition, it is appropriate to get him used to all the new elements that are introduced into the house, such as new scents, the baby’s location, new clothes and utensils.

You should let it rub against furniture to let him mark the child’s room as his known territory .

What’s more, if you plan to keep the newborn’s room closed, it’s best to start closing it before the baby is born, so the cat doesn’t relate the ban to the arrival of the newest member of the family.

when the baby arrives

On baby’s first day at home, do not lock or isolate the kitten for fear of a negative reaction. Instead, let it near the baby , for him to observe and smell it.

Likewise, you should also pet the cat so that he feels loved and comforted. You can allow him to smell your hands and clothes to make sure nothing happened.

While he may look upset, it’s not likely to get any worse. It’s just an insecurity related to the initial moment, something you shouldn’t worry about.

The biggest danger is that he sits on top of the child, and if he does, you should gently remove him and watch over him so he doesn’t do it again.

N You shouldn’t scold him, because the intention is not to put fear in your cat, but to educate him.

Some cats run for cover when they see the child. Do not do anything. You should let him hide, because the baby might scare you or he might panic when the baby cries. just give some time to let him get used to the new rhythm of the house .

The first few days will be difficult and stressful for the cat. There is a lot of noise and movement, many people visit the newborn, there are many new smells, and the baby is crying, screaming and demanding attention.

So, the best thing to do is to prepare for cat one. safe place , where he can hide and feel protected, let him decide when he wants out, don’t force him.

Over time, the child will become a danger to the cat , instead of the cat for the child, because sometimes it can pull the cat’s ears, tail or whiskers and can even hurt the pussy, so you have to control the interaction between them and teach your child to respect the kitten.

Your pet will adapt to this new life naturally, so don’t put it on the back burner or ignore it.