Have you had to cut LO's toe nails?

bwm2bmw

I seem to cut her fingernails a few times a week but I haven't once yet had to cut her toenails. Is that normal they haven't grown in 3 months?!

Oh, and while I'm on the topic of cutting nails, I just started using the nail clippers last week instead of a file and I totally got a piece of LO's skin - TWICE. It didn't seem to bother her much but I felt awful! How on earth do you avoid that when they're moving around?

Art Teacher

No, her toenails haven't really grown out.  I was wondering the same thing!

I try to cut Zoe's nails when she's asleep or at least drowsy.  It's MUCH easier!

bchap122

so funny that this is posted today.  I just noticed this morning that her legs have scratches on them.  And I realized that it was from her big toe nails and being in the sleep sack!!!  I have to figure out how to file them tonight.  I cannot clip her nails due to cutting. It happened twice and I felt so bad that I cried. 

reannegummer

I haven't had to cut DD's toenails yet but I cut her finger nails at least twice a week.  She's scratch the crap out of her face if I didn't.  Ever since she found her hands, they are constantly all over her face.  I use clippers and too have cut her before.  I felt awful.  I now do it when she's really drowsy on my lap with a paci in her mouth.  She stays pretty still.

MrsWanee

i didn't cut them for probably 2 months, but lately i've had to cut them a lot. i guess the more you cut them, the faster they grow.

and i would cut his nails while he slept - but that was when he slept on me in a wrap. now he naps in his crib, so i try to cut them when he's eating.

jkalmommy2b

I cut DD's while she's nursing and I use the little nail scissors that came in our Am. Red Cross baby 1st aid kit.  Much easier!

amber_tynan

His toenails don't grow as fast as his fingernails, but I've had to cut them maybe once a month.  Now that he's sleeping in his crib I'm having a hard time finding a good time to clip his nails!  I try to put a video on the computer for him and cut them, but he loses interest pretty quickly. 

ryry1977

I've cut DSs toenails once.  They looked like they were curving into the tips of his toes.  So ouch...cut them asap.  I have always used a nail clippers.  I have cut him once though