Cutting baby’s nails

Hand care for babies

During the first few weeks of life, babies have very fragile nails that can tear easily. But at a certain point, the baby’s nails grow so long that the baby can accidentally scratch him or herself. After around 6 weeks, you can cut your baby’s nails. Until then, you can keep nails short using a baby nail file.

When is the best time to cut a baby’s nails?

Cutting a baby’s nails is very tricky and difficult because the baby cannot yet keep his or her little hands and feet still. The easiest way to cut a baby’s nails is to wait until the baby is nursing or sleeping. It is not a good idea to cut your baby’s nails immediately after having a bath. The baby’s nails are so soft after bathing that you could accidentally cut his or her finger or toe in the process.

What is the best way to cut a baby’s nails?

Spread the little baby fingers or toes one by one and push back the tip of the finger or toe slightly before cutting. Follow the shape of fingernails when cutting and make sure to cut the toenails straight across. Use special baby scissors with rounded/blunt tips to avoid injury. Baby scissors are specially designed with rounded/blunt tips to make them easier to use. Special baby nail files and baby nail clippress room can also be purchased at baby shops. The specially designed bébé-jou stainless steel baby scissors are durable and extremely user-friendly thanks to their special rounded tips.