Babies are born with nails, as they begin to grow during intrauterine development. During uncontrolled movement of the handles, the baby can easily scratch himself, so the nails must be trimmed regularly.
Necessary
- - scissors;
- - alcohol:
- - file.
Instructions
Step 1
You should take care of your baby's nails using special scissors with rounded ends. Before starting the procedure, treat them with alcohol or another disinfectant liquid. Wash your hands.
Step 2
It is better to cut the nails of a child after water procedures. Once they are soft, you can easily cut them off without damaging your skin.
Step 3
It is convenient to trim long nails when the baby is sleeping. At this time, he is as relaxed as possible and does not offer resistance. If you do not want to disturb your beloved child, preferring to cut his nails while awake, distract the attention of the fidget. Show toys or other items that might interest your child.
Step 4
Sometimes it is not easy to persuade a baby to cut his nails. Then the procedure can be turned into a game. Say that scissors are a train, and marigolds are rails. Further along the marigolds, as on the rails "chukh-chukh-chukh".
Step 5
Place your baby on his stomach and bend one leg at the knee if toenails need to be trimmed. Wait until the child calms down, and then proceed with the implementation of the plan.
Step 6
Gently grab the baby's finger. Move the pad of your finger and cut off the regrown marigold. In this case, the nails should be cut exactly horizontally. This will prevent them from growing into the skin. Use a nail file to smooth the edges of your nails. The nails on the fingers should be slightly rounded - in the shape of the finger.
Step 7
Don't cut your nails too short. This can hurt the baby. However, if you accidentally injured your baby's skin, do not be alarmed. A sterile bandage will save the situation. Apply it to the affected area and the bleeding will stop shortly. Never put a bandage on your baby's finger. This could cause an accident. The baby will pull the pen into his mouth, the threads from the bandage will enter the airways, and the baby may suffocate.
