Even if they’re not strong enough, children can’t resist attempting to pick up pets. Since few pets are as adorable and fluffy as rabbits, your child will find it hard to resist holding the family’s new rabbit. Unfortunately, your child’s eagerness can be harmful to both him and the pet.

Rabbits enjoy contact with humans, but they are extremely partial to having all four legs on the ground and do not favor the extremely close attention that is generally given to other pets. When a child attempts to pick up a rabbit, the rabbit will possibly respond by clawing and squirming until it is returned to the ground. Some children forget how fragile rabbits are and may try and play with them as though they were larger, more aggressive animals. Of course the rabbits will not enjoy this forceful behavior, and who can blame them? Nobody wants to be pushed around by somebody bigger than they are.  

It is vitally important that children understand their pet rabbit’s emotional and physical needs. Before bringing a rabbit into your household, it would be wise for you to speak to your children about how rabbits should be handled, or not handled for that matter
 
Rabbits are quiet animals. They don’t want to hear earth shaking music or unnecessarily loud voices and sounds. Families with children who cannot appreciate the value of quiet time may want to choose a pet other than a rabbit. A young child who is extremely active should be monitored when spending quality time with the bunny. This way, parents can easily recognize good manners and discuss behaviors that make the rabbit unhappy.

Prior to bring your new fluffy pet home, you will need to purchase a few necessities for your small family member. These items include a comfortable cage, hay, a litter pan, a water bottle, a food dish, and rabbit food and toys. Having all of these items beforehand will make it easier for you to get your bunny set up in his new home.