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👶 Care & hygiene · From birth, as needed

️ How to trim baby's nails without any drama

Carefully file or trim sharp newborn nails as needed.

Gear to round up

  • Infant nail file or infant nail clippers

Action plan

  1. 1. Work gently

    Use a fine infant nail file or baby clippers in good light while baby is calm. Separate the fingertip pad from the nail and stop if you cannot see safely.

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When in doubt, contact your doctor or midwife. For a life-threatening emergency, call 111.