Cats
Do cats steal babies' breath?
Verdict: Myth
This ancient superstition has no basis in fact. While cats should be supervised around infants (as should all pets), there's no evidence they 'steal breath'. The myth may stem from SIDS cases being wrongly attributed to pets.
Sources & Further Reading
- Journal of Pediatric Nursing
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