How to Trim Babys Nails - Ask a Midwife | Kiddicare

Опубликовано: 22 Апрель 2014
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Make no mistake -- those tiny fingernails are sharp! Your newborn's flailing arms can easily result in a scratched face so be vigilant and trim weekly -- if not more often -- to keep on top of the growth.

It can be a bit daunting at first and it's only too easy to make a little nick -- if it happens, go easy on yourself! This handy video gives you the step by step guide to no-tears trimming.

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How to trim baby's nails
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Trimming baby's nails can seem very daunting to new parents but it's really quite simple if you follow a few simple ideas

When babies are born they can have really quite long nails and very easily scratch their faces, since they have little control over their limbs.

Little fingernails grow so quickly you may have to do this once a week, however toe nails appear to need less trimming.

The easiest time to trim baby's nails is when baby is sleeping or right after a bath when the nails are at their softest.

Firstly get comfortable and ensure you have enough light to see what you are doing. Use special baby nail scissors or clippers -- that's really a personal choice, whatever you feel most comfortable using.

If you are using clippers, press the pad away from the nail to avoid catching the skin and keep a firm grip on the baby's hand while you are clipping.

If you are using scissors, cut fingernails along the curve of the finger, but cut toe nails straight across. It is safe to use a gently emery board in the early days to tidy up any rough edges that are left, to prevent baby scratching themselves.

Some parents say it is okay to bite their baby's nails -- however, doing this could introduce germs from your mouth into a small cut baby may have on their fingers. You also won't be able to see what you are doing and your teeth will seem very big compared to your baby's fingers.

If you do however cut baby's finger, don't be too hard on yourself. You won't be the only or last parent to do so. Give the finger a short rinse under the cold water tap and then cover with a piece of cotton wool or tissue whilst applying a small amount of pressure to stem the bleeding. The bleeding will usually stop in a couple of minutes.

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