[header] How to feed newborn kittens commercial milk replacer [title] Test the kitten's temperature. [step] It can be dangerous for a kitten to be fed cold milk when it is already cold. Feel the pads of the kitten's feet and place your finger in the kitten's mouth. 
If either is too cold, slowly warm up the kitten. [substeps] This step is particularly important if you have found the kitten outside.