Since babies are not yet able to control movements well, if their nails grow or have pointed parts it is very easy that they scratch themselves. To cut them, a few simple precautions are enough
Ludovico was born a few days ago. While his mother admires him ecstatic, note of the small scratches on the face. “And what happened here? …” he wonders. Observing it better, he sees that the little nails of the little girls are already very longit will be the case with Cut the nails to the newborn?
Baby nails are generally very soft and flexible and grow quickly. Since they still do not control movements well, it is very easy that they graffin. For this reason, the recommendation is to control little hands and feet and, if necessary, Cut the nails of the newborn; In this regard, it is not explained why often, the opposite indication is given to the discharge of the child, that is to refrain from cutting the nails throughout the first month of life.
In the case of Ludovico the time seems to come. But how to proceed? Do you need to adopt particular precautions? How do the nails of a newborn are cut? These are very common questions that we are going to give a clear answer.
When to cut the nails to the newborn?
Already at birth, children can present very long nails with an irregular surface that can cause scratches. The nails are very delicate and tend to flake on their own or to simple contact with clothes. But, then, When to cut the newborn nails? Generally, if you notice that the nails are long and/or pointed Or that the child starts scratching, it could be the moment of a manicure or pedicure.
How to cut nails to the newborn?
The newborn may not like the manicure, for this you can try to carry out this operation When it is asleep or very calm; Maybe after a hot bath, which also has the advantage of softening the nails, making the operation easier.
How to cut nails to the newborn? First of all, you need to choose a well -enlightened point of the house, so as to have a good vision. If the child tends to get agitated or to kick, ask, if possible, the help of someone who keeps him stopped. You can also talk to him or sing to calm him down and make the moment more welcoming for him. At this point, the correctly to cut the nails of the newborn It consists in slightly split the fingertip from the nail and proceed with a rounded cut for the fingers of the hands and with a straight cut for the nails of the feet (to prevent the nails from becoming incarnated).
To cut the nails of the newborn there are some special scissors With the rounded tip, or alternatively the specific cuts, which however have the lack of covering the view slightly and therefore do not allow to see very well the point where the cut will take place. There are also existing Usa lime without cardboard With which to gently scratch the nails to make them shorter, smooth and rounded. Lowing the nails may still be necessary even after cutting if you feel irregularity or pointed parts.
Why cut the nails to the newborn?
Keep your nails well cared for for prevent the newborn from scratching. If the parent notes instead that the nail is flawed by itself, it could be tempted to detach the excess piece with the hands or to the teeth. However, both systems are not recommended, because they could lead to an excessive removal of the nail and, consequently, a possible infections. In this regard, the skin around the very red nail could be the sign of an infection that, to heal, can require the application of antibiotic creams. Attention also to Do not use Tronchesine or tools for adults who are not suitable for children’s nails.
Even paying for the utmost attention, it may happen that, accidentally, a small portion of the skin of the fingertips is also cut and that therefore the fingers begin to bleed. What to do if the finger bleeds? In these cases it is necessary to disinfect and dab the wound with a sterile gauze until the bleeding stops. They are generally advice the patchesbecause the child, sucking his finger, could remove them and swallow them or, worse still, risk suffocating.
