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Hubby & I are over the top excited about getting our kitten next week. I thought I would share this info for all expecting a kitten…Kittens sleep a LOT during their first year! Their sleep needs gradually decrease as they grow. One reason they sleep SO much is they are growing and the growth hormone is only released while they are sleeping.
Kitten’s Age/Average Sleep Per Day
Newborn (0–2 weeks) 22–23 hours
2–4 weeks 20–22 hours
1–2 months 18–20 hours
2–3 months 18–20 hours
3–4 months 16–20 hours
4–6 months 16–18 hours
6–9 months 15–17 hours
9–12 months 14–16 hours
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Kitten’s Age/Average Sleep Per Day
Newborn (0–2 weeks) 22–23 hours
2–4 weeks 20–22 hours
1–2 months 18–20 hours
2–3 months 18–20 hours
3–4 months 16–20 hours
4–6 months 16–18 hours
6–9 months 15–17 hours
9–12 months 14–16 hours
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