🚿🍼 How to Safely Bathe a Neonatal Kitten if necessary. I recently came across a rehab video where someone was bathing a kitten and got water in her ears—more than once 😬 It made me cringe and realize how important it is to show people how to do it safely. So here’s my start-to-finish guide on how to bathe a tiny kitten the right way 💧 🐾 Always check the water with your elbow — it should be warm, not hot or cold. 🐾 Never get water in the kitten’s ears, nose, eyes, or mouth — ear infections