https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 04:41:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-pet-for-your-lo#post-2036175 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 16:32:11 +0000 LindsayLou 2036175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've had a few beta fish, and I would definitely recommend them as an easy first pet. My stepson enjoyed the whole process of picking them out, feeding daily, watching them swim. They lived about a year on average. My mom teaches preschool and always has a beta as a class pet. The kiddos love that the fish will usually notice when someone's watching or close by and swim around/interact. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-pet-for-your-lo#post-2036163 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 16:28:51 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2036163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had beta fish that last a few years! Hermit crab lasted a week. Lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-pet-for-your-lo#post-2036149 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 16:23:22 +0000 hotchildinthecity 2036149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: was just about to say the same thing. I'm squeamish about dead fish floating in tanks because of all the ones we went through as kids! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-pet-for-your-lo#post-2036112 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 16:05:03 +0000 mediagirl 2036112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Insights - they both die easily. I had lots of fish and hermit crabs as a kid....</p> <p>We typically got our hermit crabs while we were on vacation at the beach. That was our "special" thing...until it died. </p> <p>A fish might be the best bet right now. If she is going to be in charge of feeding the fish, make sure she has instructions on how and when to feed the fish. Ours usually died because we overfed them. Fish will eat whatever you feed them so even if they are mouthing at the top of the tank, it doesn't always mean they're hungry. Feed them on a schedule and don't stray from it and it will probably live longer than mine did... :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-pet-for-your-lo#post-2036099 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 15:57:54 +0000 prettylizy 2036099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD1 turns 3 in March and we're planning on getting her a small pet. Either a Beta or a Hermit Crab. Anyone have either and have any insight? </p>