New Kitten Checklist: Everything You Need in the First Month

Most kittens need less than you think in week one. Give them one enclosed bed in one quiet room, an uncovered low-sided litter box with unscented clumping litter, food and water bowls, and a feather wand for twice-daily play sessions. That is the complete first-week kit. Add a scratching post and lick mat in week two. Expand room access in week two once they are confident. Add a puzzle feeder, window perch, and second litter box in month one. Avoid catnip toys before 6 months, automatic feeders, and multiple beds spread around the house before they have established a safe room. The principle: buy less, give more interactive play time.