When newly born, kittens need their mother\'s milk to provide them nourishment. Mother\'s milk supplies DHA and colostrum (which contains growth factors and antibodies) for kittens to grow healthily. As the kittens grow older, they are ready to wean off mother\'s milk and start with solid foods. It is important that kittens are provided food formulated to help support their rapid growth and development. Specially formulated kitten food is more nutrient-dense than adult cat food, in order to match kittens\' growing needs. Kittens also have little stomachs, so small amounts of nutrient-dense kitten food are more suitable for your kitten\'s stomach to hold.