See what you think 1.Fish are a nice pet. They come up to the water to be fed, they are pretty to watch and very relaxing. They are low maintenance. And small kids to large can participate in their care depending on their abilities. Just don t leave the food and chemicals around where your toddlers and preschoolers can reach it.
Cats are a nice pet.
Better with older kids but with proper discipline on both ends they can coexist with small children. The worries about toxoplasmosis shouldn t be underestimated but with good cat hygiene, having someone else handle the litter box and keeping things clean it can be alright to keep the family cat around. If you do get a kitten, protect it some from your children. It s not a doll and shouldn t be handled too much. It is very important to teach your children to respect their pets.