So I don't have this problem YET, but trying to take preventative measures before baby arrives and see what other mommies are doing with their indoor cats.
I have this deathly fear that our cats are going to get into the nursery and jump in the crib after baby comes home. I was all ready to purchase the Cozy Crib Tent II, but then Amazon stopped selling it and I looked everyone for it then my husband sent me this link:
https://www.safetyresearch.net/2009/02/01/crib-tents-another-hazard-from-the-world-of-unregulated-child-products/
Now I can't think of anything except always keep the nursey door securely closed and never ever let the cats go in there. But I am very worried that one of us will accidently leave the door cracked and cats will get in.
Solutions anyone?? Thanks!!!
Re: how to keep kitty out of crib?
We keep the door to the room open when LO is not in his crib sleeping-- our cat has yet to jump into his crib though he does sometimes nap in there on the floor or a blanket during the day. Our cat likes to sleep on our LOs playmate in the TV room. I just keep tabs on how much cat hair is on the mat- I figure a little hair won't hurt my son.
When my son is in his crib sleeping I either 1- shut the door and use the baby monitor or 2- Keep tabs on where the cat is (this only works during the day obviously).
I never did foil or anything to teach my cat not to go on baby things. He (the cat) also has a cat bed he prefers to sleep in or my bed so that probably helps. Every cat is different though so do what works best for yours.
We have three cats and they never go in our crib. DS used it for over two years. It has been up for another few months for DD. You may be ok especially if the crib is not up against something they would use as a stool (dresser/table).
If it does become a problem, then a tent or closed door is the way to go.
I love foil. DH found some fur in my baby's crib the other day. We've been using the bassinet so far, haven't used the crib yet... But I'm putting foil down in there right now. I think once baby sleeps in it the scent is there and kitty won't like it anymore. I know my kitty does not like my baby at all. He's still a bit awkward around him.
If aluminum foil fails, use a dirty diaper. gross but I'm sure that would work.