The Kitten Confidence Checklist (Nutrition, Sleep, Play & Bonding in One Place)

<h1>📋 The Kitten Confidence Checklist (Nutrition, Sleep, Play & Bonding in One Place)</h1>

<p>Raising a healthy, confident kitten doesn’t have to be complicated. If you’ve followed our kitten nutrition and enrichment articles, you know the formula:</p>

<p><strong>Better food → Better sleep → More play → Calmer, smarter, more confident cat. 😺</strong></p>

<p>To make it simple, we’ve wrapped up everything into one easy-to-follow, vet-approved checklist — covering <strong>nutrition, sleep setup, bonding, and behavioral basics</strong>.</p>

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<h2>🥩 Nutrition Checklist</h2>

<ul>
  <li>✅ Feeding a species-appropriate, high-meat diet (Ziwi, Feline Natural, or raw)</li>
  <li>✅ Avoiding unnecessary carbs and fillers</li>
  <li>✅ Monitoring poop, coat, weight, and energy levels weekly</li>
  <li>✅ Feeding at consistent times (2–3x/day)</li>
  <li>✅ Using bone broth, goat milk, or freeze-dried organ toppers for hydration and gut support</li>
</ul>

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<h2>🛏️ Sleep & Environment Checklist</h2>

<ul>
  <li>✅ At least one enclosed, soft, secure bed (like the <a href="https://purrz.com/products/little-house-felt-bed" target="_blank">Little House</a>)</li>
  <li>✅ One additional nap zone (windowsill, felt pad, etc.)</li>
  <li>✅ Crate, corner, or “kitten sleep zone” set up for nighttime routine</li>
  <li>✅ Heat support for kittens under 10–12 weeks (microwavable disc under blanket)</li>
  <li>✅ Avoiding overstimulation in sleep area (TV, loud rooms, etc.)</li>
</ul>

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<h2>🎯 Play & Enrichment Checklist</h2>

<ul>
  <li>✅ Two play sessions per day (10–15 mins each)</li>
  <li>✅ Rotating solo toys every few days</li>
  <li>✅ Wand toy interaction to simulate hunt-and-catch</li>
  <li>✅ Felt houses, tunnels, or cubes for climbing and exploring</li>
  <li>✅ Treats or puzzle toys used for meal enrichment</li>
</ul>

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<h2>🤝 Bonding & Socialization Checklist</h2>

<ul>
  <li>✅ Slow exposure to new sounds, people, and surfaces</li>
  <li>✅ Daily cuddle or quiet connection time</li>
  <li>✅ Respecting when kitten hides or rests</li>
  <li>✅ Using consistent voice, touch, and scent during routines</li>
  <li>✅ Letting them observe from safe zones (e.g. felt cave or window perch)</li>
</ul>

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<h2>💬 From Dr. Duncan Houston</h2>
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“Kittens thrive on consistency, simplicity, and safety. You don’t need to be perfect — just provide warmth, protein, play, and patience. Confidence is a result of getting the basics right.”
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<h2>🛒 Featured Purrz Tools to Help You Get It Right</h2>

<ul>
  <li>🧺 <a href="https://purrz.com/products/little-house-felt-bed" target="_blank">Little House Felt Bed</a> – for sleep, safety, and scent bonding</li>
  <li>🔁 <a href="https://purrz.com/products/3-in-1-cat-cube-cave" target="_blank">3-in-1 Cube Cave</a> – for nap, play, and confidence</li>
  <li>🪶 <a href="https://purrz.com/products/wand-toy-pack" target="_blank">Wand Toy Pack</a> – for enrichment and bonding</li>
  <li>🍩 <a href="https://purrz.com/products/donut-bed" target="_blank">Donut Bed</a> – for curlers and cozy sleepers</li>
</ul>

<p>🐾 <strong><a href="https://purrz.com/collections/felt-caves">Explore the full kitten collection at Purrz.com</a></strong></p>

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<h2>📚 References</h2>
<ol>
  <li>International Cat Care. (2023). Kitten care: nutrition, behavior, and routine. https://icatcare.org</li>
  <li>Buffington, C. A. T. (2011). Building confidence through enriched environments. *Veterinary Clinics of North America*, 41(5), 995–1015.</li>
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