Everyone knows that babies are born with nails, and some even scratch their faces with their little hands, causing damage to their delicate and flawless skin. It's both heartbreaking and helpless. Many parents want to help their babies cut off their nails, but they are afraid of hurting the baby. So, when can babies have their nails trimmed?
It is recommended that infants under one month old do not have their nails trimmed. This means that they should wait until their nails have fully grown before making a decision. Generally, they can have their nails trimmed after one month. Unless the child is scratching around or the nails are too long and torn, then it is necessary to cut the nails.
Due to the flexibility of hands in infants aged 1-3 months, they often unconsciously scratch their small faces with their nails, resulting in small scars everywhere. Some babies also like to eat their own hands. Long nails can hide dirt, and eating their hands can introduce bacteria into their bodies. Babies' nails are often prone to cracking if they are too long, so it is recommended to cut their nails and toenails regularly for infants aged 1-3 months.
The growth rate of a baby's nails is very fast every day. If they are not cut short in time, it will not only hide dirt, but also lead to the baby's illness entering through the mouth. It may also cause infants to unconsciously scratch and scratch their fragile skin. Therefore, if it is found that a baby's nails have grown, they can generally be trimmed once a week. If parents find their nails cracked, they should trim them at any time, but it is generally recommended not to trim them more than three times a week.
