While long nails may look great on adult women, they have no place in a newborn baby’s life. Long nails can cut the baby’s skin as well as the parent’s skin because of how fine and sharp they can become. In addition to this, it is always a good idea to get the baby used to having his or her nails done while they are young rather than exposing them when they are older to the procedure when they are older. This can reduce the stresses that they feel when they are getting ready for their lives in the world.
Cutting a newborn baby’s nails can be extremely stressful for the parent and for the baby. Even if this is not the first time that the parent has cut a newborn baby’s nails, it is still an anxious moment as the parent does not want to hurt the baby. For the baby, the sensation of the nail clipping is new and can be scary. Often, the nail clippers are cold and not as sharp as they should be. This cold sensation can upset the baby and if the nail clippers are dull, and then the nail could be pressed out of shape, making for a difficult cut and an unpleasant sensation for the baby.
