When we have a baby, we’re always looking for tips, and we’re taking any advice we can.  We always want our babies to be as safe as possible, and we can make sure of that if we keep a few different things in mind.  One concern of parents is trimming our babies nails.  They may be getting too longer, or they’re scratching themselves accidentally.  Regardless of the case, trimming a babies nails may seem a little nerve wracking at first, but really it’s easy to do!  Continue reading below to find out how you trim your babies nails.

How to Trim a Babies Nails:

Bite -  A lot of parents tend to bite their babies fingernails off. They are super soft, and will easily peel off.  This is harmless to the both of you, and can be done very easily.  Although, if this doesn’t sound too appealing to you (which a lot of moms don’t want to do), there are other options!

Emery board – Simply file down your babies nails like you would your own.  This avoids any clipping, biting, and any pain.  Get an emery board, and simply file away!  Just be sure to do this slowly, so you don’t file them too short.

Clippers – You can also use baby clippers.  There are special clippers that were made just for babies.  These are very easy to use, are made for the size of their nails, and will do the trick in a just a minute.

Trimming your babies nails is a little scary at first because we don’t want to hurt them.  Although, once we do it, we realize how easy it is.  If you make sure there is still a little bit of the white part, you’re fine.  Trim your babies nails like you would your own (with caution and care.)