Moving up and down will tire the kitten out sooner. Try making it run up and down stairs, or across a plastic netting draped on the back of a sturdy chair.
You might be able to make the kitten sleepier by mixing in a small amount of carbohydrate-rich food, such as cooked rice or sweet potato. Also make sure the kitten has constant access to water.
Try to play with your kitten to tire it out right before it eats. Since playing simulates hunting, your kitten is more likely to eat and then sleep right after. [2] X Expert Source Molly DeVossCertified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist & Certified Cat Behavior Consultant Expert Interview. 28 June 2021.
Newborn kittens (under four weeks) without a mother cat need to have their genitalia rubbed with a warm, wet washcloth after each meal. Rub gently in one direction only, and continue until the urine flow has stopped.
You can also warm the towel or blanket over an electric space heater or in the dryer, just for a few minutes.
Don’t keep kittens in an attic, garage, or basement, since these areas can rapidly become too cold or too hot.
Empty the litterbox regularly, or the kittens may not wish to sleep there — or they may use their bed instead.
You can place young kittens under your sweater, or under a second light blanket. This might be enough to send them to sleep by itself. If the kitten won’t stay in your lap, read the tips in the section on hyper kittens first. If the kitten is leaving because it is uncomfortable around you, don’t force it to stay.
Some kittens like their front paws gently massaged, but this area is too sensitive for some others. Try it, but let the kitten pull away if he doesn’t like it.
