Things You'll Need:
- Battery operated touch light
- Baby nail clippers
- Bowl of warm water
- Washcloth.
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Step 1
Tear off your baby's toenails in the first few weeks. If they appear too long to you (you can see white beyond the toe), tearing is easy because they are extremely thin and pliable.
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Step 2
Rock your baby to sleep. Once your baby is older than a couple of weeks and you need to cut his toenails, you will need to begin using nail clippers. It is best for your child to be asleep during this time so he doesn't move around. You can do this step, or let your partner do it. Either way, the one who does not rock the baby will be cutting the toenails.
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Step 3
Place a touch light near your baby's feet. Touch lights provide good lighting for you to see tiny toes, while also providing soft light to keep your baby asleep.
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Step 4
Fill a bowl with warm water and drop a washcloth into the bowl. Wring out the washcloth, and gently lay it across one foot. Keep it in place for 3 minutes. This is to make the toenails more flexible and pliable. This makes them much easier to cut.
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Step 5
Remove the washcloth and pick up your nail clippers. Cut only half as much toenail as you think you need to cut in the beginning. You can pick up the slack next time. Your first time clipping your baby's toenails should be positive. Don't risk cutting too much toenail during your first attempt.
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Step 6
Snip your baby's toenails straight across. Do not curve them. This could promote ingrown toenails.












