I don't know about cute. lol They run away if approached. If one doesn't run away he is put down. As far as babies are concerned, yea that could be a problem. Adults are not food to them. Babies, small dogs, cats on the other hand are or at least could be. I have a two year old grandson. I also have a fenced in small backyard. There is a pond directly behind with gators. There is no way in the world I would let my grandson outside by himself even with the fence. I have never had a problem with a gator. Still they have teeth. I would have leave my grandson alone with a dog. Dogs also have teeth. That is reason enough for me.