https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 21:42:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-hitting-the-cat#post-2208159 Sun, 14 Jun 2015 19:35:44 +0000 cat620 2208159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlecasita1122: We do the same thing. I tell my son to be gentle with the kitties and try to demonstrate how to touch them. If he wants to pet them, I will hold his hand and gently run his fingers through their fur. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-hitting-the-cat#post-2208155 Sun, 14 Jun 2015 19:29:24 +0000 littlecasita1122 2208155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At that age, we could really only do a stern "no" and re-direct him to something else. And if the cats were sitting next to me, I would guide my LO's hand over their fur gently so he got the idea of petting. Our cats were pretty afraid of him for a good two years so they would keep their distance! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-hitting-the-cat#post-2208118 Sun, 14 Jun 2015 18:32:28 +0000 ElbieKay 2208118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am seeking suggestions for ways to effectively teach my toddler (15mo) to be gentler with the cat. Lately he has been hitting them, and today he walked away with a fistful of fur. This is unprovoked behavior, so I am sad that my poor fluffs are being subjected to it. </p>