In the pet world, cats have a bad reputation for being prickly, reserved, and fickle in their affections, not to mention being quick to strike unexpected blows with their razor-sharp claws. In other words, not exactly suitable for newborns.

But even if your cat is an obedient, loving, purring machine, it can be very nerve-wracking to bring your sweet, innocent, totally incapable of self-defense newborn baby home from the hospital to meet his older, wiser, feline brother. Luckily, with a little preparation and know-how, your fur baby and your human baby can happily live together (or at least tolerate each other).