Bringing a newborn into the house is a major adjustment for the whole family, including pets. Many pet parents wonder how furry companions react to new additions. Some animals take longer to warm up to the baby, while others seem to understand the change and respond with incredible kindness. The Instagram video captures an adorable first interaction with a cat’s newborn, which is sweet enough to get.
Cat stretches his legs and gently strokes his newborn baby with an adorable viral video
A heartwarming video posted by Instagram user @hannahrobinson.family shows the inspiring first meeting between a cat and a newborn baby. In the clip, the baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib as the family cat approaches something strange. Standing on her hind legs, the cat carefully reaches out to stretch her legs, gently strokes the baby’s forehead. The moment seems like an attempt to understand the new arrival, as if the cat is dealing with this little human being.
The on-screen text reads, “When I realized I was waiting nine months to see this baby.” Pets suggests that, as well as pregnant parents, expect the arrival of new families. In the caption, the baby’s mother, Hannah Robinson, shared her emotional response, writing, “My postnatal hormones were unable to handle this referral.” Clearly, the mild interaction was as overwhelming as countless people who watched the video.
The video quickly gained traction, and viewers flooded the comment section with praise for the cat’s gentle nature. One wrote, “She can feel it’s a baby, so she’s very kind.” Another user pointed out how cats often see humans, saying, “If we consider cats to us as helpless kittens, we have to consider newborns the smallest kitten ever.” Another commenter shared a personal story, writing, “I rescued a young abused cat three weeks before I gave birth, and he did this exact thing, but he hasn’t left my baby’s side yet.”
