Pet and baby in one house

The joint existence of a baby and an animal is a rather complex and problematic topic. Some believe that with the advent of the child it is necessary to get rid of all living creatures in the apartment. Others say that there is nothing terrible here. The main thing is to monitor the cleanliness of this pet, for the cleanliness of the apartment, not to let the baby. But if you do not have a pet, you want to have it, and at the same time expect the child to be born, it is better to wait with the cat or dog for a while.


Give away the pet

Child safety is the most important task. Before you bring in the house of the baby, where there is an animal, you need to prepare. First of all, take the pet to the vet. Make him all the necessary vaccinations, disinfect your pet. Read the necessary literature, where described the habits of pets and birds. Especially it is necessary to pay attention to the question of how compatible these or other breeds are in the same territory with small children. If housing conditions do not allow you to organize a separate room for an animal, it is better to give it to someone familiar at least for the first time. But if a pet shows aggression towards a child or a baby has signs of an allergy, then with a pet you'll have to part with good hands.

There are so many reasons why you can not keep a pet and a baby together.

  1. Addiction of the calligraphy. Even the most harmless animals, for example, hamsters can be carriers of different infections.
  2. The nature of the animal. He can not accept a new member of the family, show aggression towards him.
  3. Your unwillingness. With the advent of the newborn, you have a lot of new things, hassle, cares. You, most likely, will not be able to pay attention to your pet and maintain the necessary level of hygiene.

In such situations, it is best to give the animal to the goodies.

Leave the domestic animal

If you still decide to leave your faithful friend to your family, then the appearance of a baby in the house should be well prepared, and also prepare your pet. Invite your friends to visit, who have little children. So you will learn how your animal will react to the newborn. While a new member of the family in the hospital, bring some of his things to the house, let him get acquainted with the smell of the child. When the baby is brought home, then be sure to introduce it to the animal, and to secure the acquaintance, treat the pet to something delicious.

Carefully ensure that the animal does not inflict damage to the child. No matter how calm it may be, never leave it alone with a smile. It is not necessary to place the child and the pet in one room, even if it's a bird or a fish. An aquarium or a cage with a bird should not stand in the nursery. The child can reach it, overturn it, drop it on itself. Take care that the animal does not lick and do not sniff the newborn, did not play with his toys toys.

Observe the rules of hygiene. Wash your hands and your baby after each contact with the pet. If there is no water nearby, use children's napkins. Take care that the baby does not have contact with the leftovers of food and the toilet of the animal.

Approximately from 8-9 months the baby starts actively crawling, at this time it can be introduced to how to properly communicate with the animal. The child should treat the pet with love, do not show aggression towards him, show how to caress how to hold the animal. Explain that it can also hurt if it is offended.

A domestic pet is a creature that requires care, attention, care, love. Treat him with understanding, then your pet will become a true friend of the baby.