INTRODUCING A CAT TO A BABY

If you're the cat's primary caregiver and you know you can't focus on her as much once the baby arrives، start transitioning some of that care to another family member a few months before the baby is born. This way، your cat will already be used to relying on someone else in the home and won't feel threatened by the baby's needs.

4. Use a Calming Diffuser

A week or so before the baby's arrival، plug a Comfort Zone Calming Diffuser in your home's main living space. The diffuser lasts for four weeks and helps your cat adjust to a changing environment. These diffusers mimic a cat's natural pheromones that tell her everything is okay.

Instead of a calming diffuser، consider using a Comfort Zone Calming Collar. This has the same calming effect as the diffuser، but the collar helps keep your cat calm wherever she goes.

What to Do When the Baby Comes Home

Right after the baby is born، bring home a blanket or onesie with your son or daughter's scent from the hospital so your kitty can get used to the baby's smell، if you haven't been able to do that already. Even though a new baby will drastically alter your schedule at home، try to keep consistent feeding، playing، and litter box maintenance times. You don't want your kitty feeling isol@ated or lon.ely. A consistent schedule can help him feel much more confident and secure—and thus less stres@sed by your new baby.

You also want to make sure that you keep the cat out of the baby's room and only allow your kitty and baby to be together when you can supervise. Unsupervised time together can bring some risks that you want to avoid. Cats love to snuggle up for warmth، and you don't want your kitty cuddling so close to your sleeping baby