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How to Teach Your Kitten in 2025 to Sleep in Their Bed — Stress Free Training 🐱

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How to Teach Your Kitten in 2025 to Sleep in Their Bed — Stress Free Training 🐱

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How to Teach Your Kitten in 2025 to Sleep in Their Bed — Stress Free Training 🐱

By Dr. Duncan Houston BVSc

That new kitten bed is adorable — but your kitten keeps sleeping in your laundry pile instead. Sound familiar? 😿

Kittens are creatures of instinct and comfort. With a few simple steps, you can train your kitten to sleep in their own bed, build a healthy sleep routine, and help them feel safe and independent in your home.


💤 Why Kitten Sleep Routines Matter 

  • 🧠 Consistent sleep = better behavior and brain development 
  • 🛏️ Teaches independence and confidence 
  • 🧼 Keeps your bed, furniture, and laundry free from fluff and accidents

✅ Training your kitten early helps prevent clingy sleep habits and nighttime disruptions down the track.


✅ How to Train Your Kitten to Use Their Bed

1. Choose the Right Bed 

  • Low sides or easy entry
  • Soft, warm, secure interior 
  • Vet-approved styles:       Donut Bed,       Little House Felt Bed,       3-in-1 Cube  

2. Set It Up Right 

  • Place the bed in a quiet, draft-free area 
  • Line it with fleece or a blanket that smells like mom/you 
  • Use the same spot every night to create routine

3. Use Positive Association 

  • Feed treats or meals nearby or inside the bed
  • Use toys to lure them into the space during play 
  • Add a heartbeat toy or warm disc for comfort

4. Be Consistent

  •  Don’t move the bed around constantly 
  • Put them in the bed when they’re sleepy, not during zoomies 
  • Don’t punish or scold them for avoiding it — always redirect positively

🙀 Why Your Kitten Might Not Use the Bed (Yet) 

  • Bed is too big or exposed
  •  They’re too cold (add heat support) 
  • They’re still adjusting to your home 
  • Scent or texture feels unfamiliar — add something they've used

Patience is key. Most kittens adapt within 1–2 weeks when beds are introduced properly.


🛏️ Best Purrz Beds for Sleep Training 

  • 🍩 Donut Bed – round, soft, curlable 
  • 🏡 Little House Felt Bed – enclosed, secure, ideal for shy kittens 
  • 🔁 3-in-1 Cube – adjust to their comfort zone

💬 From Dr. Duncan Houston

“Kittens crave safety, routine, and warmth. Early sleep training gives them the tools to feel secure in their environment — and teaches boundaries without stress.”

🐾 Browse Purrz’s sleep training–friendly beds here

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Vet-Designed & Tested
Cat-Centric & Cozy
Quality Tested & Trusted
1000’s of Cat Testers