Looking to get a kitten have I forgotten anything

[Newmummytoakitten]

So its almost certain we will be getting a new kitten. I have owned plenty of cats in the past but not from kitten stage so want to check I havent forgotten anything or ask for any top tips.

I also have a 2 young children who have been around animals but will need to learn to give kitten its space.

Living space - kitten will be kept in the utility room with its litter tray, food, bed. Will keep kitten in there for at least 2 weeks while it settles and we get used to each other.

Food - plan on getting royal canin kitten food dry and wet. Will also get kitten milk. Will do this for 6 months at least.

Already have a cat flap but plan to keep cat indoors for at least 6 months to a year and get a harness to take it outside for "walks" and exploring. And also wont let it out until its micro chipped.

Will get it chipped when having it spade.

Need to get a pet plan and insurance.

Will get a cat brush, litter tray, scratching post. Learnt from previous cats to put puppy pads under the tray for when the cat misses.

Has anyone got any top tips for caring for a new kitten. Would you suggest I leave it in the utility on it's own most the time or during the day keep it with me in the room I am working?

Note the utility is a good size room (old garage) and is warm/dry.

Also any top tips when I come to train it to toilet outside.

Thanks everyone

Thanks iced coffee. I did phone my local vet to get prices and she didnt say they weren't taking new clients but it's a good point I will call them back and check.

I appreciate that cats are better in pairs but unfortunately there is no choice for this one and it will be on it's own. However it wont be without human company.

Researching beds We are going to get an igloo but reading some sites they suggest the cage can be helpful for the cat to feel safe but if its not happy being in there I wont Force it.

All.my cats have always found their happy places.... I've bought trees, radiator beds etc. In the past and the choose the old pillow or behind the sofa

Thanks for all the advice it's been really useful

12 isn't a ripe old age either!

No need for kitten milk
You dont train to toilet outside; they decide themselves as to whether they prefer outside or the litter tray.
Mine love a cardboard box

Newmummytoakitten

All.my cats have always found their happy places.... I've bought trees, radiator beds etc. In the past and the choose the old pillow or behind the sofa hmm “

Yep. Wedged between two bannisters, legs poking down, on top of the microwave, on husband’s (very hard, orthopaedic) office chair are favourites here. Fourth favours the sofa in our bedroom - conformist weirdo 🤣