How to Trim a Baby's Nails

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather your supplies.

   You will need a baby wash rag, a non-metal emery board, a dry hand towel, and a bowl of warm water.
   
   If you want to actually cut the nails, you'll need a baby-safe nail trimmer, too. , Never try to wrestle a fussy baby. , This depends on which you plan to trim first., In many cases, gentle filing is enough, and you won't need to cut the nails.
   
   Brand-new babies have such moist fingernails, which often do not clip well.
   
   You can use the emery board to file them down until they are hard enough to clip. , Use baby-safe clippers.
   
   Hold the baby's finger or toe pad and gently squeeze to pull the skin away from the nail. ,,, It may take two or three sessions to clip all ten nails!
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   Step 2: Make sure the baby is comfortable and calm.

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   Step 3: Begin by washing baby's hands or feet.

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   Step 4: Dry your hands and gently file baby's wet nails at a 15 degree angle.

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   Step 5: Cut if desired.

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   Step 6: Clip the nail straight across.

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   Step 7: File the corners very slightly.

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   Step 8: Take your time.

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