Baby animals are so full of wonder and excitement as they explore their new worlds and learn new concepts every day. And for one adorable baby Maine Coon kitten, the simple act of realizing he has feet had him totally mesmerized!
In this precious TikTok video, you’ll see the little orange Maine Coon baby grabbing at his growing paws — then taking a nice chomp out of one of them as if to say, “What’s this? Does this belong to me? I shall give it a taste to find out.”
How sweet is this tiny kitty? And who knew just how cute watching a kitten discover the act of grooming could be?
Viewers are absolutely smitten with this video. One person said, “The thumbs. 😭😩🥰,” to which the creator replied, “He’s gonna be the cutest chonk ever.”
Indeed, watching this little guy grow up will be quite the experience, especially given just how much Maine Coons change as the weeks go on!
How Fast Do Maine Coon Kittens Grow?
According to Our Savvy Cats, how big a Maine Coon kitten grows all depends on their genetics. Male cats can get as large as 18 to 25 pounds, while females typically come in at around 10 to 15 pounds, the site explains.
Given just how big these kitties get, it takes longer for them to grow to full adult size than other cat breeds.
The site notes that most of their growth will occur in the first 6 months, but it can take until ages 3 to 5 until they reach full maturity.
Related: Maine Coon Kitten’s Adorable Milk Mustache Is Too Cute To Resist
According to Maine Street Coons, there are 4 phases of the kitten stage.
Neonatal stage: 0 to 2 weeks
Nursing stage: 2 to 4 weeks
Weaning stage: 4 to 8 weeks
Kitten stage: 2-12 months
After that, they enter the young adult phase of their lives.
If you’re thinking of adding a Maine Coon cat to your family, you’re in for a wonderful adventure and a lifetime of love. They’re known for being laid back, friendly, gentle, sociable, and quirky!
They’re also super easy to train and can even be taught to do tricks, kind of like dogs.
As cute as the kitten phase is, however, you won’t believe just how much your baby will transform once they’re an adult.
This video from Wildmane Maine Coons will give you a good example of what to expect!
Anyone who has the pleasure of caring for and loving one of these kitties is truly fortunate. They’re one of a kind!
🐶SIGN UP to get “pawsitivity” delivered right to your inbox with inspiring & entertaining stories about our furry & feathered friends🐾🐾
This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Jan 10, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.