Baby Nails™ - The Wearable Baby Nail File I New Baby Standard Pack - Baby Nail Care Set for Newborn’s (0 Months+)

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Baby fingers need baby-sized clippers and scissors. Don’t use your clippers (or any adult-size nail-clipping equipment). It can lead to a bloody error, quite literally. Baby nail files and emery boards are your best friends. They’re great for finishing touches, especially if you don’t want to get too close to the nail bed with scissors. They’re usually not efficient enough to work by themselves, but they can do the job while you build up the courage to use the clippers.

All you need to cut your little one’s nails are: special baby nail clippers or small, round-ended safety scissors. Top tips for trimming your new baby’s nails new baby’s nails so that you can confidently try it for yourself. Why do baby’s fingernails need to be cut?Unlike emery boards, glass nail files are washable with soap and water to wash off any dirt or germs. The surface is also non-porous so it will not absorb any smells or bacteria. This is especially important for babies or children as we don’t want to introduce any dangerous bacteria via fingernails. When it comes to trimming your baby’s nails, you have a few options, Dr. Lavin explains. “There are three methods, but they all involve removing the white margin of the nail to some degree: a simple nail clipper like adults use, a pair of baby nail scissors, [or] a nail file to file down the excess nail,” he says. “This can be done with a simple file or an electronic nail filer that files down the nail very safely.” Even with a baby nail clipper, you want to be careful not to go too far down the nail as your baby will scream, the nail will bleed and everyone (including parents) will cry. The majority of products featured in our roundup made the cut following recommendations from real parents, who’ve tried and tested various types and brands of baby nail clippers. If you notice redness or swelling near your baby’s nail bed, soak their hands in warm water and keep the area clean. If it doesn’t go away after a day or two, give your doctor a call.

The process and timing are similar, but make sure to cut them straight to avoid ingrown nails. What if you accidentally cut your baby?Don’t try to cut your baby’s nails when they are agitated. Instead, wait for a time when they are feeling calm and content. The magnifier helps to reduce eye strain and while it may take some getting used to – with many reviewers of the opinion that it’s more of a hindrance than a help – it can always be folded away when not required.