The name for a baby rabbit is a kit or kitten. Newborn rabbits are typically blind and hairless, completely reliant on their mothers for warmth and nutrition. As they grow, kits develop fur and begin to open their eyes, becoming more independent after several weeks. The lifecycle of rabbits, from kit to adult, is notably quick, with females capable of breeding shortly after giving birth. Understanding the early development stages of rabbits is important for effective breeding and care in both domestic and wild settings.