Julia R

This is true also, and definitely needs given consideration. We had a neighbor girl once who had such an "accident" with her new little kitty. We have it here so that our kids are only able to play with the kitten when I am with them. They can't just get a hold of it whenever. This is good for the kitten right now. Since I am right there when they are holding and petting him, I am able to intercede and make sure that they are gentle enough. They are getting to where they can run around and play with him while I am just in sight in the area. I can give reminders and jump up to quickly rescue if needed. The good thing is that the baby is a very gentle person, she's not as rough with him as other babies might be, but still has limited motor ability to fully control how hard she squeezes or pats. He's faster and able to get away from her too. I am concearned and careful about scratching (eyes ), but I think the baby will learn quickly and very soon she'll have the kitty thing figured out. She is doing very well and probably loves the kitty more than any of us. Soon the kitty will be older and not quite so fragile. I won't worry about him so much then, but right now he is protected.