I think I wanna get a cat

Get an older cat from the shelter. But first, take your baby somewhere that she can be around a cat for a couple of hours, take her hand and run it along the cat's fur. Watch for an allergic reaction or if she gets congested. It would be a shame to rescue a deserving kitty only to have to give it back because your child is allergic!

I don't think it would really matter much if it was a new born kitty or a full grown cat I'm sure the shelter would know some background into if the cat is good around small children... Before bringing a cat in the home or just have the cat by itself let it smell some of babys blankets where the baby sleeps so they know! I was told put my cat into my daughters bassinet then scoop him out smack his butt and say no...That was before I had her but with doing that he hasn't bothered my babygirl and has been reallllllly good with her....I was told this from his vet!

I understand your concerns... I have found the most amiable cat and the seemingly more inteligent ones have been those with the extra toes.

DO NOT BUY A KITTEN OR A CAT. Don't breed or buy while homeless die. I've got an 11 month old and she has gotten clawed by the cat once when she grabbed his tail too hard. I wouldn't get a kitten -- they are far too rambunxious. I'd go with an older cat and by all means whatever you do DO NOT DECLAW FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR KID. Your kid won't die from a cat scratch. Mine hasn't. So don't worry about the cat scratching. Cats scratch. Teach the kid to respect the animals. Don't harm the animals because your kid doesn't mind. Cats can be trained at any age not to scratch or bite. The most important thing is to NOT play with your hands with the cat. And for heaven's sake, do not listen to the first poster and get a cat who is newborn. You'd kill it taking it away from it's mother too soon.