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Jaslow, Ryan. ( July 9, 2012 ) Babies with dogs less likely to develop colds, ear infections as infants. CBSNews. Retrieved in July 9, from  http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57468598-10391704/babies-with-dogs-less-likely-to-develop-colds-ear-infections-as-infants/

A study finds that new parents do not have to be worried with dogs and cats near to their baby, because keeping the pets in tow may boost a child's health benefits.

During the study, an analysis revealed that babies who had early contact with dogs or cats were significantly healthier. Besides this, a significance percent of children were less likely to experience coughs, ear infections and symptoms such as stuffiness.

Researchers believe that early contact with animal may mature the immune system in infancy.Kids with dogs were also 29 percent less likely to have used antibiotics in the past year than children without pets.

"It might have something to do with dirt brought inside by the dogs, especially since the strongest protective effect was seen with children living in houses where dogs spent a lot of time outside," Bergroth told WebMD.