Hi MT!!

The net around the cot didn't work for us either ... and we have 5 cats, one of which is deaf (so loud noises aren't a deterrent!) The only way we could keep them out of the baby's room was by physically picking them up and saying "no" right into their faces before placing them outside the room. I think though, all cats have attitude (it's in their nature!) and tend to do whatever they want.

Our 2yo DS is funny - he will still only sleep with the door closed, so we have no problems with the cats in his room (which will become the new baby's room, seeing as the cats already know this room is out of bounds!) But often, we will find the cats curled up with our older two (which isn't so bad). I have found though that the cats don't want to hurt the baby, they are just curious (because you're giving attention to someone that is not them!) and especially our cats are very protective of all our kids. Even our grumpy old intolerant tom cat has miles of patience when it comes to the kids!

Unfortunately, I don't have any other suggestions for you but for the constant physical removal of the cat from the room ... the stubborn little creatures eventually get the message!