How to Keep Cats Out of Baby Furniture

Cats are comfortable with their routines, and major changes like a baby entering the world can easily upset their lifestyle. Many people have concerns about cats sharing furniture with the baby, due to fears about the animal smothering the baby or the potential for allergic reactions caused by pet hair. Prepare the cat for the baby's arrival and set rules about the baby furniture to make your cat aware that it is off-limits.

Instructions

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      Invest in a crib net to keep your cat out of the crib, or install a screen door in the room so the cat can smell and see the baby but can't get on the furniture. You can buy these products at major retailers.

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      Prior to the baby's arrival, place balloons or anything else that will make noise when the cat jumps on it in the crib or on any other piece of baby furniture. Loud noises will frighten the cat and discourage it from trying to access that piece of furniture in the future.

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      Keep the door to the baby's room closed so the cat knows it is off-limits. If your cat has been using any furniture in that room on a regular basis, move the furniture to another part of the house.

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      Keep a bag of treats in a convenient spot, and leave treats for the cat in the cat's bed whenever you go into the room to attend to the baby. This keeps the cat occupied while you are attending to the baby and rewards your cat for abiding by the rules and staying off the baby's furniture.

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      Gently remove the cat if he wanders into the room and tries to relax on the furniture. Don't punish or scold, which could make the cat resentful of the baby's presence.