How Do Cats Suffocate Babies?

A cat will try to get into an infant's crib and suck out the child's breath. There is no truth in the claim that cat's suck out babies' breath. However, it is possible that a cat may accidentally suffocate a newborn by snuggling too closely, so it is best not to allow a cat near your sleeping infant unsupervised.

Is it safe to have cats around newborn babies?

Risks to your baby's breathing

Never allow cats into any room where a baby or child is sleeping. A cat may settle to sleep near a baby's face. This is very dangerous. It could interfere with your baby's breathing.

How do cats react to newborn babies?

It's common for most cats to be sensitive around their stomach area and tail. If your cat doesn't like being touched in certain areas, you will have to be mindful of this when your baby becomes more mobile, as babies can 'grab' in their enthusiasm to want to touch and stroke, which can easily upset your cat.