[header] How to deal with fleas and ticks with newborn kittens [title] Use a flea comb. [step] This is the safest and most efficient way to remove fleas from your kitten. You can buy a flea comb at your local pet store. 
Always comb out your kitten in a warm room so she does not get a chill or develop a cold, which could be fatal to a kitten. [substeps] Put warm water in a bowl with a few drops of liquid detergent.