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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Don’t cut too close! You probably know this from your own experience, but cutting your nails too close can be painful. It’s better to leave a little bit of nail and finish off the sharp edges with an emery board.

Best baby nail clippers for the budget: The First Years American Red Cross Deluxe Nail Clipper with Magnifier On the laundry list of things that make you fidgety when caring for your baby, cutting their fingernails might fall pretty close to the top. The only thing tinier than their adorable little fingers are the teeny fingernails that sit atop them. It’s amazing because you can multi-task! If you are snuggling or feeding your baby, gently file their nails while they are calm and relaxed. You can even make it a fun game, singing a song or playing a game while you hold their hand and file. It’s one of those Super Useful Baby Products that you never knew you needed!Since your baby’s nails grow fast, your best bet is to cut them every week or two. Of course, every baby is different. Sometimes, your baby’s nails grow super fast and need a trim more than once a week. What about baby gloves? Baby nail clippers have smaller, blunter blades. Some also have guards at the edges to help protect against cuts. Additionally, baby nail clippers are typically designed with easy-to-grip, longer handles so you can hold on more easily when your baby begins to squirm. When can you start using regular nail clippers on a baby? 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.” The process and timing are similar, but make sure to cut them straight to avoid ingrown nails. What if you accidentally cut your baby?

This nail file is really unique and totally user-friendly for parents and grandparents alike. It’s a simple Thumble apparatus that goes on the pad of the thumb. It’s a lot like a thimble, hence the name. The nail file is attached to it with adhesive. You can hold the baby’s hand in yours and gently file their nails. NailSnail is brilliant. It's impossible to cut babies’ skin and it’s made nail-cutting so easy.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Pinktruffle) Our verdict Hi. Welcome to the club. While it’s totally understandable that your first inclination might be to panic, know that this happens. Just apply pressure to the wound and follow up with some antibiotic cream and perhaps a small bandaid. Of course, if your baby seems to be in great distress or you can’t get the bleeding to stop, go ahead and give their doctor a call. But for real, Mama, this little oopsie is more common than you think. So, forgive yourself and move forward. How do you clean your baby’s nails? A glass file results in a fine-grain surface that are very gentle to the skin, but slightly abrasive to the nail. It works perfectly for those tiny, fine baby nails. It’s also very effective on adult nails too.Scissors and clippers are always a good bet. Baby nail scissors and clippers are designed for your baby’s tiny and adorable fingers. They have safety features that help make completing this task a little less scary.