Newborn fingernails and toenails are usually soft and flexible, but can cause injuries to the infant.

Newborn infants do not yet have control of their arm, hand, finger, leg, or foot movements, and may accidently claw at their face. Nails that are ragged or extend beyond the tip of the finger c

Clean the baby's hands, feet, and nails during regular bathing.

For a newborn, buy clothes that have protective cuffs that go over the hands like Gloves. Your baby will be less likely to scratch himself in the face with his nails.

Cutting a baby's fingernails while he's sleeping makes the task much easier.

Some parents find filing their baby's nails with a file easier than cutting them.

Always keep your baby's hands and nails clean. Wash frequently with mild soap and warm water.

Toenails grow more slowly than fingernails and will probably only need trimming once a month.

Trim nails carefully with baby nail scissors that have blunt rounded tips or baby nail clippers. (Do NOT use adult-sized nail clippers -- you may accidentally clip the tip of the baby's finger or toe instead of the nail.)

Newborn fingernails and toenails are usually soft and flexible, but can cause injuries to the infant.

Newborn infants do not yet have control of their arm, hand, finger, leg, or foot movements, and may accidently claw at their face. Nails that are ragged or extend beyond the tip of the finger can cause scratches to the face and eyes.

For a newborn, buy clothes that have protective cuffs that go over the hands like Gloves. Your baby will be less likely to scratch himself in the face with his nails.

Cutting a baby's fingernails while he's sleeping makes the task much easier.

Some parents find filing their baby's nails with a file easier than cutting them.

Always keep your baby's hands and nails clean. Wash frequently with mild soap and warm water.

Toenails grow more slowly than fingernails and will probably only need trimming once a month.

Trim nails carefully with baby nail scissors that have blunt rounded tips or baby nail clippers. (Do NOT use adult-sized nail clippers -- you may accidentally clip the tip of the baby's finger or toe instead of the nail.)

an cause scratches to the face and eyes.