How to cut nails for newborn baby?

Newborn babies are in the stage of growth and development. At this time, the baby's metabolism and growth rate are very fast, so the baby's nails grow faster. At this time, it is necessary to cut the baby's nails. Many new parents are very troubled when it comes to cutting the baby's nails. Because the baby is too small, it is easy to scratch the face if the nails are not cut, but the baby will not cooperate with the nail cutting. So how to cut the nails of newborns?

Tips for cutting baby's nails

How often should you trim your nails? Generally speaking, fingernails grow faster, and it is recommended to trim them 2-3 times a week; while toenails grow much slower, and they are generally trimmed 1-2 times a month. The appropriate length of nails is that the top of the nail is level with the top of the finger or toe or slightly shorter.

1. Select tools.

Nail clippers: Baby nail clippers are a good choice for new mothers. This type of nail clipper is specially designed for baby's small nails. It is safe and practical, and has a natural curvature after trimming. Especially suitable for babies under 3 months old.

Nail clippers: For older mothers who can already use nail clippers flexibly, we recommend using special baby nail clippers. These nail clippers are highly flexible and have sharp blades, allowing you to trim and shape your nails smoothly in one go. The top is designed with a blunt tip, so you don't have to worry about your baby getting pricked even if he moves suddenly.

2. Specific operations.

Correct posture: Let the baby lie flat on the bed, the mother leans on the edge of the bed (use her arm to stabilize her hand), hold the baby's hand closest to you, and it is best to do it in the same direction and angle (this way it is not easy to cut too deeply and hurt the baby).

The mother sits and holds the baby on her body with his back against her, and then holds one of the baby's hands in the same direction.

How to hold hands: Separate the baby's five fingers and focus on pinching one of them. Cut one and replace it. It is best not to hold a row of nail clippers at the same time, in case the baby's fingers suddenly move together, the force will be strong and difficult to control, and the scissors may easily damage other nails.

The order of trimming: trim the middle first and then the ends. This makes it easier to control the trimming length and avoid cutting the corners too deeply.

Rounding work: After two trimmings, the nails may be cut into sharp corners. Be sure to trim these sharp corners into a round shape to avoid them becoming "weapons" that scratch the baby. Mothers can use their fingers to touch around the baby's little nails to check and remove any sharp corners as soon as possible.

Treatment of corns: Promptly detect and treat corns near baby's nails. Never pull it out directly with your hands to avoid pulling too much and damaging the surrounding skin tissue. Please carefully cut off the root of the thorn with scissors.

Avoid "ingrown nails": The corners on both sides of the nails should not be cut too deep, otherwise the growing nails will easily embed into the soft tissue and become "ingrown nails". Ingrown toenails can damage the skin around the nails, causing purulent infection of the subcutaneous tissue, leading to paronychia or other inflammations.