After almost a week, the kittens begin to wiggle around on their own a little bit and their eyes start to open. Cordory at six days old.

When can you start holding kittens?

Wait until the kittens are about two weeks old to handle them. Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from handling newborn kittens until they're at least two weeks old. The mother cat will be extra protective up until this age.

Is it bad if a kitten opens its eyes too early?

Never try to open a kitten's eyes or ear canals early, as this could permanently damage their potential eyesight and hearing capabilities for life. During this first stage, they do have a good sense of taste, touch, and smell.