thanks i will defo kitten proof my bathroom before he comes. i'm also just a bit worried that at 8 wks its a bit cruel to leave him all day. i'm trying to arrange a neighbour to pop in and see him but is it not best to get him into a routine from the start. i dont mean to sound like i want him obeying rules etc just he's my first kittie (having only had a house trained cat before) and dont want to cause him any unnecessary stress!