I have also known folks who decided to rehome kitties because of new babies think it is just too much caution. My three children were raised with cats around and I found it to be a very postive thing and maybe Bill will reconsider. Like Pam said, yes babies need lots of watching no matter what.
I currently have two grandbabies who are at our house every week and have been since they were born. Of our five cats, only one (Lizzie) will come even close...here she is with Annika from this past week. Lizzie LOVES babies and has taken it upon herself to be one of the babysitters. She *always* stays around the babies but never too close...
Annika loves the kitties and gets so excited to see them. Our big orange Dylan likes the babies as well, but prefers to sit from a nearby perch to watch them, The other three stay mostly far away
At her house, Annika and Misha's family also have cats - Her mommy saw this sweet sight a few weeks ago and got the picture
That picture is also in this thread: Who says babies and cats don't mix?
My youngest is 22 now and her cat Boomer had previosly been given up to them by a family who did not want to keep him because THEY had a new baby. Now, her son Tyler is about to turn two and he totally adores the kitty. Boomer sits right next to him and lets Tyler pet him - but also knows to move away if Tyler forgets to be gentle. Baby#2 will be arriving soon and I know Boomer will protect this new little one as well.
Bill - if you happen to read this thread I hope you will be encouraged to keep your kitties. They can be such a positive part of the family. Some folks do such things as install a screen door on the nursery just to be safe and that is something you can consider. In all likelihood, your cats will steer clear far from your baby - unless one or both of them take a special liking and like to watch them.
I love seeing babies and pets together. I may not be the norm, but I also let the cats hop in the baby crib if they wanted to. I do not believe there is any danger whatsoever. I feel like my babies were even protected by our cats. My three kids are grown now, and all three remain animal lovers with their own pets. (chrangharris, sirrahved & sirrahsim all post here) All of my grandchildren are being born and raised among multiple cats and I believe they will be better people because of it.
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