https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 22:23:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails/page/2#post-2184507 Wed, 20 May 2015 12:58:32 +0000 mrsrugbee 2184507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ain't nobody got time to be filing baby nails. I use the baby clippers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails/page/2#post-2184501 Wed, 20 May 2015 12:56:21 +0000 NurseDMB 2184501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always used baby/kid clippers to cut them. Never had a problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails/page/2#post-2183883 Tue, 19 May 2015 21:02:06 +0000 getjazzy 2183883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used an emery board at first when they were soft and flimsy and then moved to safety first baby clippers. Essentially just small nail clippers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183867 Tue, 19 May 2015 20:42:11 +0000 tequiero21 2183867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>filing seems like a pain in the butt. i use nail clippers. did it from when they were all young and none of them mind it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183853 Tue, 19 May 2015 20:29:17 +0000 blackbird 2183853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The scissors are awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183851 Tue, 19 May 2015 20:27:24 +0000 Mrs. Toad 2183851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Regular nail clippers. He just sits there and lets me cut them. I tried a file, but his nails were too thin and they bend, just like mine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183839 Tue, 19 May 2015 20:16:50 +0000 youboots 2183839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Uh, I bite them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183658 Tue, 19 May 2015 16:55:51 +0000 mrskc 2183658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use the piyo piyo scissors and they are great! My DD is 9 months and I have to give her something in the other hand to distract her while I trim her nails. It's really an annoying task to do with her. I then go over with just a regular file and file them smooth. My son just sits in my lap and lets me cut his nails. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183655 Tue, 19 May 2015 16:54:43 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2183655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used the clippers. Past tense 'used'- now she will only let my mom cut her nails with the nail scissors. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183654 Tue, 19 May 2015 16:53:23 +0000 SweetiePie 2183654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When he was I'd say 5 months and younger I used the Zolli buzz thing.<br /> After 5 months I started using this and I LOVE it. It has a magnifying glass (optional). </p> <p>The First Years Deluxe Nail Clipper <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000V88HJM/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Vc7wvb0CMV3RV" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000V88HJM/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Vc7wvb0CMV3RV</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183644 Tue, 19 May 2015 16:43:58 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2183644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Regular nail clippers but I'm bad at keeping up with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183638 Tue, 19 May 2015 16:40:52 +0000 turquoisemama 2183638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a file. The clippers freak me out too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183635 Tue, 19 May 2015 16:38:33 +0000 ValentineMommy 2183635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The files never worked for us. His little nails were so paper thin, it just didn't work. We use scissors. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183634 Tue, 19 May 2015 16:36:48 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 2183634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Regular nail clippers - and let Daddy do it! He is surprisingly good at it :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183628 Tue, 19 May 2015 16:23:41 +0000 Astro Bee 2183628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asked the nurses at the hospital when LO was born what we should do, and they said that we shouldn't use a nail clippers or scissors at first, because the nail isn't well set in the nail bed for awhile (I forget how long it takes - maybe 6 months to a year?). Consequently, the added pressure can cause it to fall off. They recommended filing, peeling (like @Pawprints), or chewing - I peel after a bath, when the nails are soft, or whenever they start peeling in their own. </p> <p>@Lady Grey: and @Danda: So your moms' solution is still recommended. And I agree, so chance of infection. Less actually than if you nipped LO's finger with the clippers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183609 Tue, 19 May 2015 16:09:36 +0000 gingerbebe 2183609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use the American Red Cross clippers we got in our first aid kit for the baby. It looks like this:</p> <p><a href="http://www.diapers.com/p/the-first-years-american-red-cross-tweezer-clippers-white-1001418?noappbanner=true&#038;utm_source=Diapers_SG&#038;utm_medium=PDP_SG&#038;utm_campaign=di-sg-to-mobile&#038;utm_term=american%20red%20cross%20baby%20nail%20clippers" rel="nofollow">http://www.diapers.com/p/the-first-years-american-red-cross-tweezer-clippers-white-1001418?noappbanner=true&#038;utm_source=Diapers_SG&#038;utm_medium=PDP_SG&#038;utm_campaign=di-sg-to-mobile&#038;utm_term=american%20red%20cross%20baby%20nail%20clippers</a></p> <p>Its not fancy but I find it works better than the other ones I've been gifted and the file was a no go for us. When DS was a tiny newborn, we did it while he was sleeping. When he got a little bigger, we sat him in our lap while putting the TV on or while one of us wore him. Now at 8.5 months, I just sit him in my lap and clip away while tucking his other arm under my arm. Feet and toenails are actually harder than fingernails! I only bite hangnails. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183587 Tue, 19 May 2015 15:43:27 +0000 mauxie 2183587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: ditto! baby nail clippers. </p> <p>I tried the Zoli b nail buzz thing and it was great at first but the filing pads got dull quickly. Once I learned DD would tolerate regular nail clippers, I made the switch and have been using them since Day 1 for DS. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183581 Tue, 19 May 2015 15:37:48 +0000 snowjewelz 2183581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the piyo piyo scissors! Love them! I can cut her nails awake and does a pretty good job. I just file them after for any edges. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183580 Tue, 19 May 2015 15:36:05 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2183580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always just use regular baby nail clippers (the ones that come with the health/safety kits for babies). They've worked great since day 1!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183578 Tue, 19 May 2015 15:34:10 +0000 SugarplumsMom 2183578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only way to go! </p> [attach=1448/15/nom6gy.205x265.professional-cuticle-scisso.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183577 Tue, 19 May 2015 15:32:42 +0000 mrsjyw 2183577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In the beginning few weeks, DS' nail just fell off because they were so thin and frail. We used a pair of Safety 1st baby clipper (DH did it when DS was reallyl small, because I didn't trust my unsteady hands). But since he's been older/bigger, I took over (same nail clipper). DS is fine during nail cutting and we've never had issues with it. In infancy, I used to do it while nursing him before bed. Now in toddler hood, he just sits and reads a book while I do it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183572 Tue, 19 May 2015 15:27:10 +0000 tiramisu 2183572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Piyo Piyo scissors! At first the thought of using a scissors on baby freaked me out, but they really are easy to use when baby is sleeping or drowsy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183567 Tue, 19 May 2015 15:25:16 +0000 miramira 2183567@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use Gerber nail clippers that my parents used to use on my brother 20 years ago, ha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183563 Tue, 19 May 2015 15:21:18 +0000 bunnylove08 2183563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we use regular nail clippers or safety first nail clippers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183560 Tue, 19 May 2015 15:21:00 +0000 kiddosc 2183560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>safety first nail clippers here too... I clipped his skin once, he hardly seemed to notice. Otherwise, no problems. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183523 Tue, 19 May 2015 15:09:09 +0000 Woolly Mammoth 2183523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used the safety first clippers until recently (LO is 20 months). Now I just use my adult clippers.</p> <p>I've always clipped his nails while he was sleeping. In an emergency I can clip a few while he watches cartoons, but if he's awake he wants to play with the clippers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183482 Tue, 19 May 2015 14:52:37 +0000 dolphin 2183482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just used a file when she was a newborn and then I started using the Piyo Piyo scissors. Love them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183475 Tue, 19 May 2015 14:49:06 +0000 PawPrints 2183475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the piyo scissors and a file but at six weeks old have never used either. Her nails just peel off partially and we pull them the rest of the way off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183467 Tue, 19 May 2015 14:45:18 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2183467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Safety First nail clippers have worked since day 1! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-cut-your-babys-nails#post-2183466 Tue, 19 May 2015 14:45:13 +0000 lady grey 2183466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@danda: hmm I think that would only happen if you bit their skin and got bacteria from your mouth into baby's blood stream. That seems very unlikely... </p>