Kittens require blankets for warmth, a soft place to sleep, and a surface for learning to walk. However, kittens are very, very messy and spilled food and litterbox mishaps result in regular changing of blankets. Kittens under 3 weeks have no control over their bladder or bowels and must have their blankets changed every few hours. A gift of receiving blankets keeps a litter of kittens clean, dry, and hygienic throughout the night.