How to Safely Cut a Baby's Nails

Baby's seem delicate and have tiny little finger and toe nails that can be nerve-racking to cut. But even baby nails can scratch skin and eyes, so they need to be trimmed. These tips will help you safely cut your child's nails.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Never use adult nail clippers! Purchase specialty baby nail clippers, and as your child ages, continue buying clippers suited for his or her age group.
2. Start clipping nails when your baby is a newborn.
3. Clip fingernails at least once weekly.
4. Clip toenails two times a month.
5. Smooth jagged edges on your baby's fingernails with an emery board (non-metal nail file).