So your child wants a pet of his/her very own. Are you sure you are ready to handle it? Is he/she?

Infants can’t handle any sort of pet. They aren’t old enough to take care of one. You will have to supervise the interaction between your child and you.

A toddler will pull an animal’s tail; try to pick it up and squeeze it. You will have to supervise their together time and if you allow the child to help with feeding and cleaning you have to supervise the work, too.

A guinea pig is a recommended pet for a child from 3-5. You should still supervise the time your child spends with the animal. They like to be held and are small enough to be held by a little person. You will have to take care of feeding and cleaning the cage.

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