Some Easy Tricks to Cut Baby Nails
Baby’s nails are soft and supple, extremely flexible and fast growing. They cannot be clipped carelessly, as even their skin is super soft and you may cut off some skin during the nail clipping process. Also, their soft nails can still give scratch marks and can lead to bad bacteria growth which can cause infections and illnesses. So it is highly recommended to keep their nail clipped and clean all the time. But if you feel its tricky to cut baby’s nails, follow these easy tricks to cut baby nails.
How Often Should You Trim Your Baby’s Nails and What Shape Should It Be?
Something to keep in mind when clipping and filing a baby’s nails is to understand how short to cut baby’s nails and what shape they should be. It is best if one cuts the nail along the contours of the finger. A baby’s fingernails grow very fast and may need to be cut every week. However, a newborn’s toenails usually take longer to grow and can be managed if you cut them once a month.
How to Cut Your Baby’s Nails without Hurting His Fingertips?
Before cutting your baby’s nails, it is crucial to understand how to do that without hurting the baby. This means understanding the tools you need and the proper technique to clip those nails.
What will you need to cut baby nails
- A pair of baby nail scissors
- A pair of baby nail clippers
- Nail files
- Mittens
- Socks
Tips to Remember- easy tricks to cut baby nails
Things to note while clipping your child’s nails:
- Choose a spot with good lighting and a time when the baby is calm. Ideally, it would be best if the baby was asleep.
- The toenail usually curves to the concourse of the toe. This is normal and is caused due to the flexible nature of a newborn’s nails. They will harden and take shape as the child grows.
- Using baby nail scissors is recommended as they are specially designed to ensure that your baby’s skin isn’t cut.
- Ensure you dip the child’s fingers and toes in lukewarm water for easier cutting.
- Do not bite off the nails of your child as the bacteria from your mouth can cause illnesses to your child.
- Clipping the baby’s nails when they sleep can ensure less resistance and a cleaner cut.
- File your child’s nails with an emery board as this ensures the nail is shaped well and eliminates any latent bacteria hiding under uncut nail surfaces.
Other Alternatives/Tricks for Clipping Baby’s Nails
If clipping the nails are challenging or if you decide to cut them in another manner, here are a few other alternatives:
- File Them – If the nails are short enough, you can try filing the entire nail though this can be an intensive process.
- Ask a Doctor – Alternatives to clipping your child’s nails can always be discussed with a medical expert, ideally a paediatrician.
What to Do if You Nip the Skin Accidently?
Even the most careful parent can accidentally nip or cut the skin while clipping or cutting a newborn’s nails. If this happens do not panic.
- Clean the wound with cool or room temperature water.
- Wipe the wound with clean and sterile cloth or gauze.
- Press down gently till the bleeding stops (this should stop in a few minutes).
- Apply antiseptic and antibacterial creams provided by your paediatrician to prevent any infections.
Grooming your newborn begins with cutting their nails. Learning how to do that in a clean and safe manner is important. Remember to discuss any concerns you may have regarding this with your doctor. Try creating a grooming schedule to organize your baby’s grooming needs. It is recommended that initially, you take the assistance of another adult while clipping the newborn’s nails.
This article as a part of SuperBloggerChallenge2019 conducted by Dr Amrita from Healthwealthbridge.com, and Dr Bushra from Alla
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This is a gigantic task and one of the scariest for a parent. I used to cut her nails during her nap timings, it was easier then. Today when she is six, it has become all the more trickiest. You have given some amazing tips.
Good tips and well explained! I know babies are so tiny and fragile that one is afraid of even holding one… so a guide like this is very helpful.. thanks!
I remember i used to cut my babies nails after a bath. As that time she used to feel relaxed and fall asleep early. So its easy to cut nails as cuticles become soft
These are some cool tips. I will surely pass this information to my sister for her baby. I am sure many mommies will need this tips.
The task of cutting your baby’s nails needs more practice than you might imagine. Thanks for sharing nice tips it’s very important post for new moms
Such a beautiful blog on Such a beautiful plus must topic, loved reading it I have a friend who just became a mother, will definitely share this blog with her, thank you for sharing
This was a difficult task honestly when kids were at infant phase and I literally cried at times with the thought that what if the finger gets hurt. Thanks for these tips.
I have seen my new mommy friend struggling with same. I am sharing this post with her. Hope it helps.
These are some wonderful tips to trim the baby’s nails. My daughter is 3 and I will not lie that I still strughle to trim and shape her nails properly.
I remember once my hubby try to cut my baby nails and accidentally cut baby skin. Bleeding and all, I too scolded him and he cried a lot. From then my hubby never cut kids nails.
Trimming and cutting baby’s nails are quite tricky, when my baby was lil, I feared of nail cutting . Thanks for these tips would help new mums..
Babies are so small with such delicate skin and I feel this is great that you shared tips for nail cutting as this is one of the toughest job as a mother
Baby’s nails should always be trimmed so that they don’t hurt themselves! You have shared some amazing tips to cut baby’s nails without hurting them!
I use to cut my nephews nail when he was a baby. All new moms should always be very careful while using nail scissors. I will definitely forward this article with my friends.
Why didn’t I come across this post before? I used to be very scared to cut my kids nails. Such beautiful pointers here…
Cutting babies’ nails is delicate work. Many of them don’t allow it and in the process get hurt. These are some simple and doable tips.
When my son was very small, I always afraid to cut his nail securely and properly.. Your tips are really helpful for new moms..
Baby’s skin and nails are so sensitive..I still remember I used to be very cautious while cutting the nails when my baby was small..every mother should keep these tips in mind
Babies are extremely sensitive and an exercise like cutting can be even trickier. These tips are useful, especially for new moms, really written.
Cutting my baby’s nails has always been such a struggle! Thank you for sharing these easy and useful tips and tricks. I will keep them in mind.
I know how important it is to cut baby nails correctly. I once snipped some skin accidentally that lead to infection in my daughter’s finger. It got cured swiftly but I really got scared back then.
Clipping infant nails is probably the scariest things a parent has to do. Your tips are super helpful
These are some really practical tips. Very helpful article for first time parents.
we have had a smooth run with nail clippings — first few months i used to clip his nails with a baby nail scissors when he slept, but since 3-4 months age i did it while he was awake. Now he enjoys it – he says “nail cut session”
Cutting babys nails can be difficult.These are good tips to help to all new parents out there
My Baby nails clipping was always my task. One day my hubby did and cut the skin. I was so scared and scold him.
This is quite helpful and I remember my hubby used to be scared cutting baby’s nail thinking he would hurt little one.
Clipping new born’s or baby’s nails is one area where parents get nervours or scared as they are not sure if they can do it. But clipping nails when the baby is calm is very important. I have always clipped my baby’s nails when they are awake. I prefer clipping after their shower as nails are soft.
Amazing and informative post. Very useful tips for the child’s nail care. Great thoughts.
Very practical inputs. Parents of the lil ones would surely gain a lot from this post.
Awesome tips!! Loved reading your post
Thank you
These are some really good tricks. I had so many advices which never worked most of the time. Would try these with my little one
Thank you! Glad you liked the tips