Go through and cat-proof your home making special care to eliminate hazards to a small kitten. Designate an easily accessible yet small childproof area for the cats litter box and food. Have a family meeting and make up a list of rules and duties concerning the new cat and hang it on the refrigerator. Because of the responsibility and potential health risk involved with litter boxes I always recommend that the parent take on the job of cleaning the litter box. New kittens and cats are going to need several weeks of quiet time when they are first brought into a new home.
Limit play to several short sessions a day and make sure the kitten isn t bothered when sleeping.
A cat door leading into a quiet room with food, water, litter box, and a sleeping area is a great idea for homes with small children. Decide where the cat is, or more likely isn t, allowed to sleep. While there are many advocates of allowing cats to sleep in the bed with their owners I caution owners of small children against this practice. While the health risks are small, external parasites including fleas and ticks as well as the ringworm fungus, can be transmitted from cats to people. If children have allergies then cats should be discouraged from sleeping with them or in their bedrooms.