Felicia Trembath @ 11:46 AM on 11 Jul, 2012 — Edited@ 11:54 AM on 11 Jul, 2012

A new study finds that babies who live in homes with pets are less likely to get colds, respiratory infections & ear infections.This supports other research that has showed that unless there is a specific allergy to that animal, that having animals in the house from birth can actually protect kids from developing asthma, allergies, or certain other illnesses. You can find the news story at cbsnews.com: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57468598-10391704/babies-with-dogs-less-likely-to-develop-colds-ear-infections-as-infants