The healthy way to cut a baby's nails without hurting them and how to take care of them
There are some things that you should know in the beginning, the most important of which is when should you start cutting nails? What is the appropriate course of action in the event of an injury to your infant? Find out with us comprehensive answers to all these questions.
Is it possible to cut the nails of the infant immediately after birth?
The opinion of doctors on this matter is categorical, and it is not to cut or trim the infants’ nails during the first month of life, as at this stage it is easy to injure and scratch them due to the thinness of the blood capillaries in this place.
But what is the solution if there are long nails for the infant? In this case, doctors recommend that your baby wear gloves to protect himself from scratches that he may accidentally cause himself, and after a month the nails will be more solid, and you can then start trimming them.
Trim my baby's nails in the first weeks?
File nails is the safest way to trim them, remove excess nails, and get rid of roughness in the initial period. There are nail files for infants in pharmacies that you can use.
You can also buy scissors designed for trimming your child's nails with curved, non-sharp angles. In this case, you must make sure to remove the skin from under the nail before cutting so as not to cause injury, and do not forget to hold his hands well while cutting.
The most appropriate and best time to cut and trim your child's nails is during his sleep, in order to avoid any resistance that may cause him injuries.
The best time to cut nails is while the baby is asleep or while breastfeeding.
If using scissors or clippers, use an infant-appropriate tool of the appropriate size.
If your child drags his hand with random movements, stop cutting for a while so that he calms down and does not injure himself
Hold each nail individually and pull the skin of the first knuckle down towards the palm of the hand to keep the skin away from the nail and avoid cutting your baby.
The nail of the hand is cut in a curved manner with the same shape as the nail. As for the feet, the nail is cut straight to avoid the growth of the nail into the skin (the problem of the ingrown nail).
Be careful not to pull the nail with your teeth so as not to injure it and transfer any microbes or germs from your teeth to the child.
In the event of a child’s wound, put a piece of cotton soaked in water on the wound and press on it until the bleeding stops. Do not use a plaster so as not to choke your child’s finger.
Your child's nail clippers belong to him alone, and should not be used by any other family member.
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