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Yes. Your baby\u2019s nails may be softer and more pliable than yours, but make no mistake \u2013 they\u2019re sharp! A newborn has little control over his flailing limbs and can easily end up scratching his own face or yours.<\/p>\n
Little fingernails grow so fast you may have to cut them several times a week. Toenails require less frequent trimming.<\/p>\n
The best time to do this is while she\u2019s sleeping. Another good time is right after a bath, when your baby\u2019s nails are softest.<\/p>\n
Make sure you have enough light to see what you\u2019re doing. Use a pair of baby scissors or clippers made especially to use on tiny fingers. Press the finger pad away from the nail to avoid nicking the skin, and keep a firm hold on your baby\u2019s hand as you clip.<\/p>\n
Cut fingernails along the curve of the finger. Cut toenails straight across. Then use an emery board to smooth out rough edges.<\/p>\n
Doctors recommend using only an emery board in the first few weeks of a new baby\u2019s life because nails are very soft. And new parents are also more likely to accidentally clip their baby\u2019s skin.<\/p>\n
If you decide to give your baby a manicure while she\u2019s awake, ask your partner or a friend to hold her and keep her from wiggling too much while you work. Or have someone distract her so she\u2019ll let you hold her hand still for the clipping and filing.<\/p>\n
Some parents bite their baby\u2019s nails into shape, but doing it this way could introduce germs from your mouth into any little cut your baby may have on her finger. You also won\u2019t be able to see what you\u2019re doing, and you\u2019ll find that your baby\u2019s finger is tiny compared to your teeth!<\/p>\n
If you do nick a tiny fingertip, don\u2019t be too hard on yourself \u2013 it happens to lots of parents. Simply rinse the cut under cool water, then wrap a tissue around your baby\u2019s finger and hold it with a little pressure. The bleeding usually stops in a couple of minutes.<\/p>\n
Resist the temptation to try to put a bandage on your baby\u2019s finger. It\u2019s likely to come off when he puts his finger in his mouth, and he could end up choking on it.<\/p>\n
Also, doctors don\u2019t recommend using a liquid bandage product for babies or toddlers because they\u2019ll probably suck it off. If your child has a wound that doesn\u2019t stop bleeding, it\u2019s a good idea to see your child\u2019s doctor.<\/p>\n
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