The procedure for trimming marigolds in babies is not easy. Great care is required not to damage your baby's fingers. Children are usually mobile and do not allow the procedure to be carried out calmly. Fingers and marigolds on them are small, you need to cut it off carefully. In general, parents have enough reasons to worry. How to "make a manicure" for a child in the simplest way? Which tools should you use? What are the nuances?
How to cut marigolds for a baby
You can use scissors from an adult manicure set. Before doing this, make sure that the tool is sharp and free of rust.
The second option is to use special scissors with rounded edges. They are safer than adult scissors.
The third option is tweezers. They are sold both in the nail supply departments and in stores for children. Tweezing your nails with tweezers is also a safer option than regular scissors.
Whichever you choose, remember that before the procedure, the instrument must be treated with a disinfecting solution. For example, you can use alcohol.
When to cut your child's nails
Many parents cut their nails when the baby is sleeping. In this case, he does not jerk his arms and legs, he lies calmly. The most optimal thing is to start the procedure half an hour after the child falls asleep. At this time, sleep is most sound.
If the baby begins to move in a dream, pause the process, rock the baby, then continue. In most cases, the child will not even feel the manipulation and the procedure will be quick and painless.
If two adults are involved in the process, then you can "divide the roles." For example, mom cuts her nails, and dad distracts. Or mom breastfeeds, and dad or grandmother cuts her hair.
Choose the time to trim the marigolds, if you are going to do this when the baby is awake, you should do this when the child is in a good mood.
How to cut marigolds
Hold your baby's hand or foot firmly and confidently. Press lightly on the pad of your toe and trim the nail.
You need to cut exactly. The corners should be rounded, but the edges should not be cut too much to avoid damaging the skin.
It is important that the person performing the procedure is not overly focused, at least externally. The kid will see the tension on the face of a loved one and this will cause him anxiety. Better than that, try to make a playful moment, somehow interest and distract the baby.
Advice
You should not cut your nails after taking a bath. At this time, the nails and skin of the child are softened and delicate fingers can be injured.
It is important that there is enough light where the trimming process is taking place.
The nails grow faster on the handles than on the feet. They need to be cut every three to five days. Trim as needed on the legs.
If, despite all the precautions, you injure your finger, then treat it with brilliant green or iodine.
