Baby Tries To Climb Stairs, New Kitten Knows What To Do: 'Nanny Position'

Newsweek

14-05-2025

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A protective kitten has captured the hearts of users across the internet with her innate babysitting skills.
In a viral Instagram video posted in April, mom Steph Evans (@stephrevans) shared how 4-month-old kitty, Miso, gently held back her 9-month-old human sister, Lola, as she tried to climb the stairs.
"When you thought $1,200 was a lot for a cat until you realize she's also a nanny" the 27-year-old from Utah County captioned the clip. "The nanny position has been filled", she added.
Evans told Newsweek that ever since they recently brought home their Siberian kitty, baby Lola has been laughing and smiling around her, and even just seeing Miso hanging out nearby "boosts her mood like crazy!"
Screenshots of he viral video shows Miso stopping her sister Lola from climbing up the stairs.
Screenshots of he viral video shows Miso stopping her sister Lola from climbing up the stairs.
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"Lola met Miso at the family breeding cats who we bought her from, she was the only kitty who would stick around Lola instead of running away," she added.
Evans' older daughter, Renee, 4-years-old, also seems to be a big fan of the family's new pet. In a video shared in the same month, Ren and Miso are inseparable, doing everything together, from playing, to reading books and cuddling.
Indeed, cats can be incredible companions for children of all ages, not just because they're cute and cuddly, but because they can enrich their life, and help their development.
The Animal Humane Society explains that taking care of an animal can teach children how to be responsible. Cats in particular, with their solitary and skittish ways, can also teach them patience.
But the benefits of raising your kids with cats don't stop there. On a physical level, growing up around pets helps build up your child's immune system as they age.
And, last but not least, a cat will be their most loyal and trusted friend, always there to provide companionship when they're lonely or down.
The best cat breeds to have around children, according to Pet MD, include Ragdoll, Maine Coon, American Shorthair, Siamese, Birman, Burmese, Abyssinian, Norwegian Forest Cat, Siberian, Scottish Fold, Himalayan, and Manx.
The video quickly went viral on social media and it has so far received over 2.7 million views and 201,945 likes on the platform alone.
One user, Alyson.palmer, commented: "Holy cow I didn't know cats can be that expensive?! But she's like the most unique beautiful cat hahah! We're also getting a "nanny" that will be 4K."
Fallon.m83171 said: "This is so funny. Adorable how baby knew something was up."
Pampersus added: "A pawfect assistant."
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