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becca_g
10-07-2009, 11:07 PM
Which nail clippers have you found work best for a newborn?

Thanks!
lchang25000
10-07-2009, 11:59 PM
I would avoid nail clippers and use a nail file. I to this day still only file my DS's nails every few days.
JBaxter
10-07-2009, 11:59 PM
I used a nail file when mine were little. I didnt start clipping till they were a few months old
Then I just used the baby clippers
sansdieu
10-08-2009, 02:40 PM
Stoddard's (if there's one in your area) sells tiny baby manicure scissors. They are about $15, and they're worth every penny. I'd tried every clipper and nail file I could get, and they were all completely useless for soft pliable newborn nails. Then a nurse suggested those, and I am still using them, nearly 2 years later!
mom2224
10-08-2009, 02:48 PM
I use cuticle clippers on both my boys and they work great. Here's a picture-
becca_g
10-08-2009, 03:03 PM
Stoddard's (if there's one in your area) sells tiny baby manicure scissors. They are about $15, and they're worth every penny. I'd tried every clipper and nail file I could get, and they were all completely useless for soft pliable newborn nails. Then a nurse suggested those, and I am still using them, nearly 2 years later!

Thanks for the suggestion! I called Stoddard's (http://www.stoddards.com/) and ordered a pair ($18 + free shipping). The guy on the phone said the scissors are imported from Italy and can be sharpened in future (although they rarely need to be). Stoddard's has been selling them for 30 years and gets frequent referrals from nurses :)
SnuggleBuggles
10-08-2009, 03:14 PM
Nail file.

Skip the mittens if you are considering them. Babies like their hands. :) A scratch just isn't a big deal; wash it and leave it be.

Beth
sansdieu
10-09-2009, 03:13 PM
Rebecca,

Free shipping, cool! (You're right, I remember now they were actually $18, but rang at 20% off for some reason; that's why I paid $15 for mine.)

They did tell me they get referrals from nurses as well. I don't know how nurses got in on that little secret. ;)
AnnieW625
10-09-2009, 03:42 PM
We used the ones that came in our Parents brand medical kit.
http://www.amazon.com/Parents-Magazine-Complete-Grooming-Kit/dp/B000F50UKA

Unfortunately this one isn't available, but I loved the bubble handle on the clippers since it was easy to hold, but I am sure that you can find one similar in another set.
hobie
10-09-2009, 04:07 PM
I just used regular, baby sized, clippers.
SpaceGal
10-09-2009, 06:11 PM
Yup same here, we use the smaller baby-sized clippers...ours are by Safety 1st...nothing fancy but they work for us.