My 4 month old is fussy at this very instant and I will have to go to him soon, but we have a bit of experience with this. We had our first round of ferrets when my oldest was born. I had had these ferrets since they were kits. We did not allow them or any of our animals near him until he was older. When he was crawling I remember the ferrets playing hide and seek behind the couch with him (supervised of course). When my daughter was born our remaining ferret was so old (9) that she didn't get out much and it was pretty much moot. Now we have 6 ferrets, all "preowned". We also have 5 kids and lots that visit. The ferrets get playtime when baby is elsewhere. I have started to hold the baby in the living room while they are out and they seem curious but not too curious. Of course, they are used to kids, dogs, cats, and birds and not much phases them. Good luck and remember - above all, supervise! Jean [Posted in FML issue 3071]