If you close your eyes and think of a small kitten, chances are you’re imagining a typical pint-sized baby—possibly fresh out of the womb. But some fancy felines stay perfectly petite their whole lives, giving the idea of “small” a run for its money.
Enter Baby Corn, one of the ittiest, bittiest Black Kittens around. He was minuscule enough at birth, but this slow-to-grow boy has finally started reaching new heights comparable to everyday household items you have to see to fully understand.
Black Cat playing in a violet tunnel.Image via Unsplash
(Image via Unsplash)
In the world of cute kittens, Baby Corn has been in my top spot ever since Mom Christine (via @whiskstowhiskers) took him in and started sharing his journey. The special-needs gent is known for his adorable wobbles, which increase the happier or more excited he gets. But first, look at how far Corn has come in size!
When you look at 5 weeks versus his current 10-month growth status, it’s clear he’s made a ton of progress! One thing that’s stayed the same is his beef with some of the objects (like Belle, whom he loathes), but he’s still as purrfect as ever!
From the size of a cayenne pepper bottle, a roll of thread, or smaller than a soda can to start, Corn has now reached toilet paper heights! He’s no longer that itty-bitty kitty at just 0.44 pounds, but a big boy at a “massive” 3.3 pounds!
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Baby Corn Compared to Average Cats
As Bond Vet explains, an average 10-month-old cat typically weighs between 8 and 10 pounds, with more petite kitties hitting the 5- to 6-pound-mark. That’s quite a difference from Corn’s 3.3 pounds, making him all the more special.
In case you need more of Baby Corn lore, take another look at how small he actually was, fitting in the palm of Mom’s hand (and he wasn’t a newborn)!
Everything Corn does is the best. He can do no wrong, whether he’s small enough to sport a hamster harness or “big” enough to challenge a roll of toilet paper to a duel. Maybe in 10 more months, he’ll be almost half the size of other grown cats!
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Jan 24, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.