Being a cat parent is always a joy as they have their own healing power— their playful antics never fail to bring a smile. While cats are often mischievous, there are moments when they display an endearing, childlike charm. A viral video from earlier this year perfectly captures such a moment, showing an owner placing his senior cat in a baby sling — and the kitty quickly settling in with total comfort.
On April 10, Instagram user @harryandlippy shared a heartwarming Reel featuring his beloved tabby cat, Lippy. Known for posting helpful tips and tricks on feline care, the devoted cat dad melted hearts with this adorable clip.
The video begins with him holding Lippy in his arms, mentioning that “it’s been a while” since she was last in a baby sling, and teasing viewers that they’d “never guess” what’s coming next.
As he talks, Lippy cuddles up to her dad, calling it her “favorite activity” and expressing how much “she loves it.” The owner then slips on the baby sling while Lippy patiently sits on the table behind him. Gently, he lifts her and places her into the sling, asking, “How’s that?” In response, the affectionate kitty rubs her face against his chin — a clear sign of approval.
Once inside, Lippy settles in like a content little baby, perfectly calm and cozy. While many elderly cats might grow restless in such situations, she seemed completely at ease. Her owner confirmed this in the caption, sweetly writing, “I think she enjoyed it.”
The Instagram Reel has amassed over 21.2 million views, 1.6 million likes, and nearly 16.7K comments. Viewers flooded the comment section with love and admiration. One user wrote, “I love seeing you both!!” while another remarked, “That’s one happy cat.” Someone else simply summed it up, saying, “She is such a sweetheart.”