When can you bathe your newborn kitten?

It is best to wait until the kittens have their eyes open before bathing.The mother will keep them clean. The mother can bathe a few days after giving birth. Make sure you totally dry her before putting her back with the kittens to prevent them from getting wet and chilling. When the kittens can bathe make sure you dry them completely before returning to mother to keep them from chilling.