An animal in the same house with a small child. For some, this situation is quite acceptable, while others consider it unacceptable. Both are right, no matter how paradoxical it may sound. The main rule of such a neighborhood is the observance of certain conditions of cohabitation, which will help to avoid problems.
Cats, as a rule, cause serious concern in expectant mothers. In most cases, they have access to every corner of the house. And it is cats that serve as carriers of Toxoplasma. This disease can threaten the fetus with various deformities. The infection rate is very low, but care must be taken. The first thing to do is to get tested for the presence of Toxoplasma, both for the animal and its owners. The second is to protect your pet from communicating with strangers cats. And thirdly, the expectant mother should not take care of the cat, but shift the care of the animal to someone from the household.
Long before this happy moment, the parents are seized with anxiety: the baby may develop an allergy to wool, there is a risk of infection from the animal with parasites, the dog may bite the baby, the cat may scratch. A lot of negative life stories and TV reports are fearsome. But practice shows that most often the animal suffers, and not the child. The owners forget about him for a while, completely immersed in the troubles of the baby. If an animal lives in your house, then remember that we are responsible for those we have tamed.
• Damp the entire house daily. To reduce the time spent on this activity, you can get rid of carpets and small decor items for some time.
• Keep the door to the baby's room closed to prevent the animal from entering.
• Do not leave your child alone with a pet, no matter how safe and cute it may seem.
• Put the bowls and toilet of your animal in a place inaccessible to the baby.
• Visit your veterinarian regularly, vaccinate your animal.
From 2 to 5 years old, the baby learns to communicate and interact with the outside world. It is communication with animals that will teach him kindness, caring for who is weaker, and mercy. Get an unpretentious pet, such as a rabbit or a guinea pig. Children over 5 years old can already take on the responsibility of caring for the animal. Walking a pet, feeding - these simple things will teach responsibility, indulgence and serve as a kind of training in the skills of adulthood.
Families with small children need to be very responsible when choosing a pet. Those looking to get a dog should choose from breeds such as Collie, Poodle, Labrador or Retriever. Dogs of small breeds, for example, dachshund, cocker spaniel or Pekingese, do not differ in patience and condescension, are more vicious and can harm the baby. Of the cat breeds, Persians and Sphynxes, Scottish Folds, and British get along well with children. Neighborhood of a child with a Siamese cat is not allowed! For children with speech problems, a parrot who can speak is a great friend. Joint classes in "language" will benefit both of them.
In America and Europe, the union of a child and an animal has been considered normal for many decades. The correct approach to choosing a pet, adherence to simple rules of care, an attentive attitude will bring not only pleasure, but also benefit.
