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Why might a cat sleeping in a child's bedroom be a problem?

Cats are active at dawn and dusk and can wake the child.

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  1. Cats are mainly active at midday
  2. Cats are active at dawn and dusk ✔
  3. Cats are active only after midnight

Why: International Cat Care says cats are naturally active at dawn and dusk, which can disturb a child's sleep. It also advises against it if the child has allergies.

Huh, didn't know that: Deciding where the cat sleeps is one of the house rules International Cat Care suggests setting before the cat arrives.

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Why was the cat up at 5 a.m.? Someone set the a-paw-larm.
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Answer: Cats are active at dawn and dusk. International Cat Care says cats are naturally active at dawn and dusk, which can disturb a child's sleep. It also advises against it if the child has allergies.

  1. Introducing cats to children (International Cat Care) icatcare.org/articles/introducing-cats-to-children
    Cats are also naturally active at dawn and dusk, which can disturb a child's sleep
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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