Newborns' nails are generally soft and won't hurt themselves, so the baby doesn't need to cut his nails within one month. When the baby is older, they will scratch everywhere. If the nails are too long, they are easily torn. At this time, the baby is developing vigorously and his hands and feet like to move around. If he is not careful, he may scratch his face. Some babies like to eat their hands, and there are many dirty things under their nails. Babies will eat bacteria into their stomachs, and nails that are too long are easy to get caught by threads and hurt their fingers.
Matters needing attention in nail cutting for newborns;
The posture of cutting nails is very important. Newborns don't like adults to turn their fingers at will and move frequently. It is easy for a mother to hurt her baby if she is not careful, so it is best to cut it when the baby is quiet or asleep.
Newborn babies like to hold hands, and their fingers are soft and small, so it is not easy for their mothers to grasp the strength. Mothers should gently separate the baby's fingers and then hold one of them for cutting.
Also pay attention to the smoothness of nail cutting. Generally, you should start with the middle finger and then cut the nails on the other two sides in turn. Don't worry too much. Cut slowly one by one. If you can't finish cutting at once, you can take a break before cutting.
When the baby's hand is found to have a thorn, it must not be torn by hand, which will pull the subcutaneous tissue and bring harm to the baby. Mother can cut off the bone with nail clippers, and be careful not to cut the bone too deep, otherwise it will easily bleed and cause wound infection.
It is also important for novice mothers to choose a good nail clipper. Baby had better use small nail clippers. This is safe and practical for babies, and it is very suitable for babies within three months.