Tommee Tippee Electric Baby Nail File Trimmer, Battery-Powered Infant Nail Clipper with LED Light and Six Filing Heads for Baby and Adult Use

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Try not to worry, though. We’re here to run through when and how to cut a baby’s nails and will cover some top tips to help keep your baby happy while you care for their tiny finger and toenails.

The best time to get to grips with your little one’s nails is when they’re napping, often achieved after they've worn themselves out during playtime – we've found some of the best sensory toys for babies can help with this! However, that can often mean there’s limited lighting, which is where these smart clippers come into their own. A light comes on when the clippers’ arm is lifted, giving parents an excellent view of tiny hands while simultaneously easing any nerves Tommee Tippee Electric Baby Nail File Trimmer, Battery-Powered Infant Nail Clipper with LED Light and Six Filing Heads for Baby and Adult UseCOMFORTABLE AND SAFE - Our Baby Nail Scissors feature rounded ends for extra safety and our soft and gentle Baby Hairbrush and Comb with comfortable handles have been designed especially for use with delicate baby hair and skin. Finally, if you’re truly struggling to cut your baby’s nails, do just one or two on each attempt until all of them are clipped. Accidents happen, so try not to stress if you do cut your baby’s skin when trimming their nails and their finger bleeds. The best thing to do is gently press a clean, soft cloth pad onto the cut and apply some pressure until the bleeding stops. Don't apply a plaster or dressing because these can pose a choking hazard. Firmly holding your baby’s hand or foot, press the finger or toe pad away from the nail to prevent cuts to their delicate skin. Nail clippers should be sharp enough to cut through the nail first time. Trim a limited amount with each cut, keeping nails fairly straight – to avoid ingrowing nails and infections – and not too short. Once nails are a suitable length, use a fine emery board to smooth any rough edges. Rapid-growing and razor-sharp, without regular attention unkempt baby nails can leave your little one looking like they’ve gone 10 rounds with a bramble bush. Trimming their miniature nails helps to prevent accidental scratches – both self-inflicted and to those within reach – as well as an unhygienic build-up of gunk beneath them. Yet the job of cutting the tiny talons of a squirming, screaming or even sleeping baby can be daunting for even the most competent of parents.

You can cut or file your baby’s nails as early as their first week. From then, they’ll need cutting as often as every three days in their first few weeks.

How to cut a newborn’s nails

Team up: Work with someone else to get the job done. One of you can hold the baby still and distract them, while the other trims or files their nails.

I found Boots’ own-brand clippers to be the only ones that worked. I was really scared at first, but you soon get used to it.” (Vetted by Mumsnet user Chloek93) Our verdict I bought Stylfile’s Nipper Clipper and still use it now with my son (he’s six). I like the viewing window at the end so you can see exactly what you're doing. They’re great!” (Recommended by Mumsnet user sanityisamyth) Rotating a full 360°, both the filing speed and direction can be adjusted with ease so that you’re totally in control.If you’re concerned about the cut, you can take your baby to see your GP. How often should I be trimming my baby’s toenails? Although a newborn baby’s fingernails are soft and wear down naturally, they do grow fast. They will need to be gently trimmed to help prevent accidental scratches.