{"id":7390,"date":"2020-11-09T12:11:10","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T06:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niniobaby.com\/?p=7390"},"modified":"2021-02-12T14:46:09","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T09:16:09","slug":"a-new-moms-complete-guide-to-cutting-babys-nails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niniobaby.com\/staging\/blog\/a-new-moms-complete-guide-to-cutting-babys-nails","title":{"rendered":"A new mom\u2019s complete guide to cutting baby\u2019s nails"},"content":{"rendered":"

If your baby\u2019s tiny and delicate fingers are leaving marks on your skin, it\u2019s time to cut its nails. Don\u2019t worry! You are certainly not alone.<\/p>\n

It can be a daunting task to cut your baby nails <\/b><\/strong>for the first time. After all, what if you hurt it or worse what if it bleeds?<\/p>\n

Well, you can heave a sigh of relief because there is absolutely no dearth of tips and tricks for trimming your baby\u2019s nails. Go through this guide, and you will be an expert in no time!<\/p>\n

Why should you trim your baby\u2019s nails?<\/h2>\n

Firstly, let\u2019s answer why it is pertinent to trim your baby\u2019s nails<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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  1. If you have ever handled a six-month-old pulling your lips or even a newborn with flailing arms, you know just what we are talking about when we say that the nails are pretty sharp and can hurt.<\/li>\n
  2. Unfortunately, muscle control isn\u2019t fully developed until much later. So, young babies don\u2019t really have control over their fingers.<\/li>\n
  3. If the nails aren\u2019t cut well, they might even scratch themselves in the most vulnerable places like near their eyes.<\/li>\n
  4. You will be astonished by how fast baby\u2019s nails grow. Some moms even have to trim them every few days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How to trim your baby\u2019s nails?<\/h2>\n

    Every parent is unique, and every baby is special. So, there isn\u2019t really a one-size-fits-all approach, and everything really boils down to what suits you and your baby the most.<\/p>\n

    For instance, some moms trim their baby\u2019s nails on their own, some need their partner\u2019s assistance, some do it while feeding, and there are yet others who do it while the baby is sleeping.<\/p>\n

    However, here are a couple of tips to ensure a safe experience \u2013<\/p>\n

    1.\u00a0 Find a place that works the best<\/h3>\n

    It can be on the rocker or even when the baby is baby is fast asleep on the bed. Your comfort and your baby\u2019s safety matter the most.<\/p>\n

    2.\u00a0 Do it in a well-lit surrounding<\/h3>\n

    Don\u2019t ever try to trim your baby\u2019s nails<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0in a dimly lit room or somewhere where you aren\u2019t clearly able to see what you are doing. A good idea would be to sit by a window or near a lamp.<\/p>\n

    3.\u00a0 Trim nails after a bath<\/h3>\n

    It would be way easier for you to cut your baby\u2019s nails after a bath. This is because they will be softer and more convenient to clip.<\/p>\n

    Which tool should you use?<\/h3>\n

    There are a lot of options available. However, you should go with the one that fits your baby\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n

    1.<\/i><\/em>\u00a0 Clippers<\/i><\/em><\/h4>\n

    One of the main reasons why clippers are so popular is because we use them on our nails. Moreover, the chances of cutting a finger off are pretty slim with clippers.<\/p>\n

    A good idea would be to choose a clipper which either has \u2013<\/p>\n