Newborn kittens typically poop after every feeding, which can be multiple times a day. For the first three weeks of life, they cannot defecate on their own and require stimulation from their mother or a caregiver to trigger bowel movements, usually after each feeding. This means newborns may poop several times daily, often aligning with their frequent feeding schedule of 8 to 20 meals per day in the first weeks

. As they grow older, around 3 to 4 weeks, kittens start to defecate independently and their pooping frequency usually decreases to about one to four times per day. By 7 to 12 weeks old, kittens generally poop at least once a day, sometimes more depending on diet and activity level

. In summary:

• Newborn to 3 weeks: Poop after nearly every feeding, several times daily, with stimulation needed.
• 3 to 4 weeks: Begin to poop on their own, about 1–4 times daily.
• 7 weeks and older: Usually poop once or twice a day, similar to adult cats.

If a newborn kitten does not poop for up to 48 hours, it can still be normal, but longer delays or signs of distress should prompt veterinary attention

. This pooping pattern is closely linked to their feeding frequency and digestive development during early life stages