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Cat jumped on baby! GP?

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MagicMule · 26/08/2025 11:06

In the middle of a nappy change about half an hour ago and 6kg hulk of a cat bounded through, jumping over but also part on my 8-week-old baby. Baby had a few scratch marks (no broken skin, and they've pretty much faded) and cried for about 30 seconds then fell asleep again, has been a little grumpy since but nothing unusual.

Do I need to take baby to the GP? My husband thinks I'm being an anxious PFB mother and I quite possibly am, but we thought you wise people might know best!

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VenusClapTrap · 28/08/2025 13:23

The bond between children and cats is wonderful, op. There'll be the odd scratch along the way as they learn about each other, but you’ve a lot to look forward to! This was Lars helping dd with her homework yesterday. They adore each other.

Cat jumped on baby! GP?
Nantescalling · 31/08/2025 14:59

MagicMule · 26/08/2025 11:06

In the middle of a nappy change about half an hour ago and 6kg hulk of a cat bounded through, jumping over but also part on my 8-week-old baby. Baby had a few scratch marks (no broken skin, and they've pretty much faded) and cried for about 30 seconds then fell asleep again, has been a little grumpy since but nothing unusual.

Do I need to take baby to the GP? My husband thinks I'm being an anxious PFB mother and I quite possibly am, but we thought you wise people might know best!

You reckon your DH's opinion really matters?

Millytante · 31/08/2025 15:14

VenusClapTrap · 28/08/2025 13:23

The bond between children and cats is wonderful, op. There'll be the odd scratch along the way as they learn about each other, but you’ve a lot to look forward to! This was Lars helping dd with her homework yesterday. They adore each other.

I dig your radiator! 😻

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