How to stop kitten play biting and scratching

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I have a new kitten, 9 weeks old. He's very confident and playful, but bites and scratches a lot, e.g climbing my legs, trying to chew my fingers, rubs round my face then bites my nose or ear, but gently, attacks toes. I'm trying to distract him with toys, or blow in his face to stop him.

Am I doing it right? Is there anything else I can do?

Also he cries when left alone at night, so I've been taking him to bed with me, but he starting to leap around in the night. At 9 weeks is it on to leave him alone in a safe room all night, so 8 hours?

Please don't suggest another kitten, it's not an option! 😁

I agree with that, however he's here now. Would you say he shouldn't be left alone at night?

I know you werent asking me but No. He shouldn't be left alone at night. He's a baby. He needs to be with you.

It doesn't seem to be the done thing on MN, but we've always left kittens alone at night - we wouldn't have had any sleep otherwise!

They were always left in a safe, secure area with a warm toy thing, blankets, food, water and litter - we never had any problems. They all grew up to be happy, well-adjusted adults.