Kitten in bedroom

[imnotprincessbubblegum]

Hi

Recently got a kitten, probably overresearched online and it was recommended to put all the kittens things in one room so they can get used to their new house which I have done. I did bring our kitten and all her things downstairs one day (more exploring space) but she was obviously very nervous still, she ended up running upstairs and hiding close to the bedroom she had been in and not coming out so have put her back in the room. She seems pretty happy in there and I bring her downstairs for a cuddle every evening, she's very sweet and cuddly. Should I be encouraging her to come out of the room/downstairs more? I'm concerned she's going to end up being a scaredy cat (, no but seriously) if she's just used to being in one room all the time or is it okay as she is still very young and adjusting to a new place and she will start to venture out in time? At the moment the door to the room is closed, shall I open it so she can come out when she feels ready or will she be overwhelmed by all the noise and movement ...am I overthinking this? What did everyone do with their new kittens?

Is someone spending lots of time in the room with her? If she gets used to, & familiar with, you then she won’t be too nervous to explore. How recently did you get her? If she’s been in there a few days then you could leave the door open and let her explore but maybe have a litter tray downstairs too in case she can’t get up the stairs alone.

I got my kitten when he was 5 months old so not a tiny kitten but still young.
I didn't bother keeping him to one room I allowed him access to the whole house.
He was able to hide when he wanted too or escape and layout on the landing.
I have two young Dcs so it would have been impossible for me to keep him to one room.
He was very shy and scared and still can be a little jittery but as he's now been with us for four months he's already getting use to the family environment will stay in the same room as DCs but he is shy and timid around any new people still runs upstairs to lay on landing away from anyone whom he doesn't know.
I think that May now just be his nature but I wouldn't change him at all he's a sweetheart loves cuddles chatty and follows me around.

It would be better to have the kitten set up downstairs, so they are getting more contact with you by day.

@Youdontknowwhatyoureonabout it's my daughters room so DD will go in there for some time once she's finished school and of course sleep in there too, DD has been telling me that kitten is sociable with her and fairly confident around her. It's been over a week now, I think your right I'll leave the door open tomorrow.

@2beautifulbabs aww, I did wonder wether to just let her in the whole house from day one, that's how everyone I know has done it.
Glad your kitten has settled in well 

@rainbowthoughts that's what I was thinking

Tomorrow I'll let her stay in the bedroom during the day but have the door open incase she decides to come out. In the evening when I bring her down I won't take her back up stairs again. They'll be a litter tray downstairs and upstairs and the upstairs door will be left open incase she wants to return to the bedroom.

Mine used to sit in my top and come around the house with me.

How old is the kitten?

I have a 4 month old.

I'd leave the door open. It needs to get used to the normal household noises or he might startle easily. Vacuum, washing machine, microwave etc. As long as he has his own hiding space and is left in peace when he hides he will be fine.

At night I closed a few doors to begin with as he couldn't stop exploring and so disrupted mine and his own sleep. But if that's not an issue I'd give the kitten access to anything that is kitten proof.

Today is the first night I leave the door to the living room open. He is absolutely excited and struggles to calm down and go to sleep. It's like with kids really.

Where is she please. Cute kitten pics are mandatory!!