Nail Care for Newborns

Created by: wpengine

Posted : Monday January 01, 1900

Newborns have fingernails and toenails that are usually soft and flexible but that can cause injuries to the infant. Newborn infants do not yet have control of arm, hand, finger, leg, or foot movements and may inadvertently claw at their face. Nails that are ragged or extend beyond the tip of the finger can cause scratches to the face and possibly eyes.

Newborn infants should receive appropriate nail care. Clean the baby's hands, feet, and nails during regular bathing. Nails should be carefully trimmed with baby nail scissors that have blunt rounded tips or baby nail clippers. (DO NOT use adult-sized nail clippers -- you may clip the tip of the baby's finger or toe instead of the nail!). Use a soft emery board to keep the nails smooth and prevent injuries. Since baby's nails grow pretty quickly, you may have to cut fingernails at least once a week. Toenails usually only require cutting a couple times per month.

Recently Added

Latest articles in General Information

» Teething

» Baby Feeding Patterns

» Colic and Crying

» Bedtime Habits

» Babies and Diarrhea

» Nail Care for Newborns

» Thumbsucking

» Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

» Shaken Baby Syndrome

» Umbilical Cord Care In Newborns

This is a private website that is not affiliated with the U.S. government, U.S. Armed Forces or Department of Veteran Affairs. U.S. government agencies have not reviewed this information. This site is not connected with any government agency. If you would like to find more information about benefits offered by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, please visit the official U.S. government web site for veterans’ benefits at http://www.va.gov.

The sponsored schools featured on this site do not include all schools that accept GI Bill® funding or VA Benefits. To contact ArmyStudyGuide, email us.

Disclosure: EducationDynamics receives compensation for the featured schools on our websites (see “Sponsored Schools” or “Sponsored Listings” or “Sponsored Results”). So what does this mean for you? Compensation may impact where the Sponsored Schools appear on our websites, including whether they appear as a match through our education matching services tool, the order in which they appear in a listing, and/or their ranking. Our websites do not provide, nor are they intended to provide, a comprehensive list of all schools (a) in the United States (b) located in a specific geographic area or (c) that offer a particular program of study. By providing information or agreeing to be contacted by a Sponsored School, you are in no way obligated to apply to or enroll with the school.

This is an offer for educational opportunities that may lead to employment and not an offer for nor a guarantee of employment. Students should consult with a representative from the school they select to learn more about career opportunities in that field. Program outcomes vary according to each institution’s specific program curriculum. Financial aid may be available to those who qualify. The financial aid information on this site is for informational and research purposes only and is not an assurance of financial aid.