The reasons why cats keep licking their babies:
1. Kittens have poor resistance and are susceptible to bacterial infections. Mother cats keep licking their babies to help them clean their bodies. , keep the baby cat clean.
2. When the mother cat licks the baby cat's mouth vigorously, she is helping the baby cat learn to breathe and let it pant.
3. When a cat licks the baby, it is also expressing its love for the baby cat and caring for the baby cat.
4. There are barbs on the cat’s tongue. The cat licks the baby cat, or it may be grooming the baby cat.
5. Newborn cat babies are prone to cold, and the mother cat will lick the baby to keep the baby cat warm.

6. It may be scent marking. Cats have a very keen sense of smell, and the distinction between cats is mainly based on scent recognition. If they keep licking their own children, they may be marking scent to distinguish themselves from other cats. Very important.

7. The mood of a newborn kitten may be unstable. In order to stabilize the kitten's mood and improve the kitten's sense of security.