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Truth be told, your little kitten will sleep just about anywhere, cuddling in the folds of your nicest quilt or sprawling on your hardwood floor in the sunlight. Adorable! But it’s a good idea to train your little furball to sleep in their own kitten bed—a place that is safe for them and easy to clean for you. We’ve put together this list of cute, comfy, and durable beds. Plus we have a few tips for getting your kitten to recognize and use their own bed (instead of your favorite sweater).
Frisco Eyelash Kitten Bolster Bed
It’s hard to resist this ultra floofy bed, available in four sizes and machine washable.
Bedtime for Kittens
Cats sleep 15–20 hours a day. This may seem hard to believe when your kitten is racing around the house at top speed in the middle of the night. But they don’t sleep the way we do—they definitely “cat nap.” Not only can they go from zero to 80 in a flash, but they can also go from racing around to nodding off just as quickly. In fact, one of the best ways to get your kitten to try out their new bed is to give them a good workout with a toy and then follow with a cuddle session in the bed. Other training techniques, such as treats, will also encourage your little friend to hang out in their bed.
The Best Kitten Bed
As with cat food and cat toys, the best cat bed is the one your kitten likes to use. Be prepared to try two or three types to see which one your kitten prefers for their serious napping. Our list includes “cave-style” hideaways for shy kittens, bolster beds you can place on the floor or on a couch, and soft, cozy mats you can spread out anywhere, including high in a cat tree. Many of the beds come in multiple sizes. If you have the room, go for a larger one so your kitten can keep the bed as they grow. If you have multiple kittens, you’ll definitely want a larger size because most kittens just love to sleep together and snuggle.
Frisco Eyelash Kitten Bolster Bed
The small size of this trendy “eyelash” bed is ideal for young kittens to snuggle into. In smoky gray, silver, or sand, it will go beautifully with most home decor. The faux fur holds up well to machine washing—this is one of the top-rated kitten beds around.
Frisco Eyelash Kitten Bolster Bed
It’s hard to resist this ultra floofy bed, available in four sizes and machine washable.
Frisco Modern Round Elevated Kitten Bed
Here’s a sweet sleeping spot for your clambering kitten. This elevated bed is a handsome addition to any living space, so your kitten can share your media room or office. The faux-fur pillow-bed inside is removable and washable so your cat will always have a tidy place to sleep. The exterior is about 19 inches in diameter.
Frisco Modern Round Elevated Kitten Bed
A great-looking modern bed gives your kitten a slightly elevated perch for comfy napping.
Frisco Reversible Rectangle Cat Pad
Affordable and attractive, this simple pad makes a versatile kitten bed. Protect your couch from cat fur, give your kitten a cozy spot on your desk, or take this traveling. One side of the pad is sturdy twill (gray basketweave or navy blue herringbone) and the other side is plush. It’s machine washable.
Frisco Reversible Rectangle Cat Pad
Perfect for traveling or protecting our furniture, this square pad is a great place for kitty to lounge.
Frisco Novelty Shark Covered Cat Bed
If you’d like to see your kitten leaping out from the mouth of a shark, this is the novelty cat bed for your household! The kitten may not appreciate the humor, but they will appreciate the soft, cozy, machine-washable cushion inside the shark.
Frisco Novelty Shark Covered Cat Bed
This novelty cat bed gives your young kitten a dark, cozy place to nap.
Aspen Pet Self-Warming Bolster Bed
A self-warming bed is a great way to keep your kitten cozy in the winter months. A liner similar to a space blanket for camping is inside the bed, which reflects your cat’s warmth. The plush fleece lining traps that heat to create a warm nest. The small (19 inch) version of this corduroy bed will fit kittens and most cats. It’s machine washable.
Aspen Pet Self-Warming Bolster Bed
This cheery bed in green or red makes a warm, protective space for your little kitten.
Armarkat Cave-Shaped Covered Cat Bed
Does your kitten like to hide out? This sturdy cave-style bed is great for sleeping and fun for pouncing out of. Choose from laurel green, sage green, or red. The removable interior bed in this cave is easy to machine wash.
Armarkat Cave-Shaped Covered Cat Bed
Once your kitten can hop over the edge, they’re sure to enjoy hiding in the fleecy depths of this cat cave.
Cat Ball Kitten Bed
Here’s a kitten bed you’ll actually want to have in your living room! Available in many fabric patterns, the cat ball is a cave-style bed with a front and back entrance and soft foam and fabric walls. Note: This cotton bed is machine washable in cold water, but it will fare best in a front-loading washer.
Cat Ball Kitten Bed
There are several fabric patterns to choose from for this clever and comfortable cat bed.
Armarkat Covered Cave Kitten Bed
This cute orange bed, midway between a cave and a tent, is one of the top-rated “igloo-style” kitten beds. It’s made of velvety plush with an anti-skid bottom that will prevent it from moving around too much when your kitten gets rambunctious. The bed can be machine washed to keep it looking nice. Note that the base is 14 by 14 inches and it’s 21 inches high.
Armarkat Cave-Shape Covered Kitten Bed
This whimsical kitten bed has a cozy plush interior and high ratings from kittens and their parents.
Earthtone Solutions Cozy Felted Wool Cave Bed
Treat your kitten to the very latest in cat bed styles: the felted wool cat cave. Lightweight but oh-so-warm, Earthtone beds are handcrafted in Nepal from New Zealand wool. This bed measures 18 by 16 by 12 inches and is more than enough to accommodate a kitten. Need to clean? You can hand wash it in cold water using a soap specifically formulated for wool and then let it air dry.
Earthtone Solutions Cozy Felted Wool Cave Bed
This beautiful bed is a conversation piece for people and the ultimate in cozy comfort for your cat.
Frisco Faux-Fur Cat Tree with Bed
If your kitten is a climber, they might enjoy this faux-fur bed with a view. This 20-inch hammock-style bed is the ultimate hangout and the tree makes good use of space, providing two scratching posts and dangling toys in addition to a kitten bed.
Frisco Faux Fur Cat Tree with Bed
This bed comes with two scratching posts and two dangling toys, inviting your kitten to make the space their own.
