Nails

HZ2012 · July 2013

Any tips on how to cut or file lo's nails with the least amount of squirming? Every time I try to file his nails he pulls them away and then freaks out if I keep trying. I've tried when he's sleeping but it wakes him up : his poor face has 4 cuts from his nails.

MrsM1111 · July 2013

I do it while she naps. No fussing no squirming.

kateronium · July 2013

I have a swaddle me that leaves the hands free. When I want to cut them I have to bundle her up and get her completely asleep... otherwise its the end of the world..

eroplane · July 2013

I wait till he's asleep and cut them then

TheyCalledHerKate · July 2013

I use the Zoli Buzz B and it works like a charm, sleeping or awake

mslynn2012 · July 2013

I cut them when he's asleep

star510 · July 2013

I do LO's nails while she is breastfeeding, once she's sufficiently into the feed to be blissed out.

flyliceandcoffee · July 2013

I haven't tried cutting them yet, but I do file them down when S is completely out. I have to wait until she's been sleeping for at least 10 minutes before I can even try otherwise she wakes up and realizes what I'm doing.

jayro10 · July 2013

star510:
I do LO's nails while she is breastfeeding, once she's sufficiently into the feed to be blissed out.nbsp;

DH has been cutting her nails while I nurse her, even if she's awake. She doesn't seem to mind but will occasionally pull her hand away for a second. Her nails are just now thick enough to be filed while she sleeps. Up till the past week or so, they were still too papery thin.

mommatotwo2 · July 2013

I haven't had to cut them yet, I just peel them off so far.

clineak · July 2013

star510:
I do LO's nails while she is breastfeeding, once she's sufficiently into the feed to be blissed out.

This, only I don't use nail clippers, I just "rip" his nails.

Karicomo · July 2013

maymomNY:
I also cut her nails while nursing. I love those scissors with the round ends, that way even if she does squirm a little there's really no way I will cut her.

This for me! I do the hand that is on top. My MIL bought me the scissors for my first LO and i used them for quite a long time on him

HaleyEliza · July 2013

This may sound nuts but I was struggling so much I asked a friend and she told me she gently bit her kids nails off, so I either bite or peel them while nursing. He doesn't mind at all.

MauLoaM0M · July 2013

I file them while DS is napping.

April! · July 2013

mommatotwo2:
I haven't had to cut them yet, I just peel them off so far.

Me too. I'm glad I'm not the only one! I'm scared to cut them, and peeling them works so far.

pnutg · July 2013

So far I just bite or peel. Usually when he's asleep.

snowgirl427 · July 2013

We got the rounded edge scissors and do it while he sleeps. They grow really quickly though!

HZ2012 · July 2013

Thanks for all the responses ladies! I will have to look for the rounded clipper/scissor - the problem is the corners of each nail is sharp, and it's hard for me to get in there so close to his skin. Thanks again!

gradmommy13 · July 2013

I use little manicure scissors when she's completely asleep. I'm too scared to do it when she's awake.

Want a personalized experience?

Nails

Re: Nails

Choose Another Board

Search Boards