Thanks MM for your reply!

I have never had a cat with this much boldness before! And I do love it about her, in fact that is why I picked her out. I wanted a cat that wouldn't be afraid of my dog. As it turned out my dog (one before the one I have now) was afraid of this little kitten! Then she got used to her and mothered her and licked her constantly. It was a very sad day when I lost my dog and my cat lost her companion. Even now Cookie tries to get Tyson to lick her, but he just doesn't understand why this cat keeps headbutting him! He still loves her though and they have great chasing games together. And I mentioned they cuddle up on the same bed at night. It is very cute!

I don't think she will try to harm the baby, she isn't a malicious tortie, but she isn't afraid to stand her ground! And won't be afraid to cuddle up to the baby in the cot which is why I am worried.

Someone else suggested putting a screen door temporarily on the bedroom. I'm not sure about this one though, if the cat darts in before the door closes and we don't notice, then the cat is far more likely to make herself comfy in the cot with the baby while waiting to be let out. She has been locked in cupboards for hours before without getting upset. We open the cupboard to find her asleep in a frying pan or saucepan!! So being locked in her favourite room certainly won't bother her!

Oh well, I will keep trying to come up with solutions. Orange peel and citrus smells don't work either....