Caring for baby nails is as necessary as nail care for adults. Since the birth of a child, he needs to pick up a manicure set. The baby with a swaddling swings very actively waving his pens. If the child does not have his nails cut, then with sharp movements of the handles he can touch his eyes, or scratch his face. Many babies from birth have long nails, which must be cut immediately. To prevent children from scratching themselves, special clothes are now sold. These clothes will protect the baby from unpleasant consequences.
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It is necessary to care for the nails correctly and no matter how old the child is. For this procedure, you need to purchase: manicure scissors, so that there are rounded edges and children's special tweezers. For older children, a special nail file is needed to remove jags from marigolds. Do not ever use older manicure sets! By the 4th week the baby's nails become stronger and you can start this procedure. If everything is done correctly, then it is not difficult to learn how to cut your nails.
When to cut nails
At what time will this procedure be more convenient? The bruised edges of the nail plates are very good to remove after bathing the baby. Nails will become soft, which will allow them to be shaved without injuring the skin of their fingers. It is convenient to cut the marigolds when the baby sleeps, when all parts of the body are relaxed. Nails on the legs are very convenient to cut, when the baby lies on the tummy. The kid will not "kick", when the leg is bent in the knee, you can easily do the procedure. If the baby is playing, then cutting the nails is best for two adults. One will distract the attention of the baby, and the other will be engaged in marigolds.
Rules and tips
Care for children's marigolds must be carried out according to the rules. The most important thing is to observe hygiene. First you need to wash your hands thoroughly, all the manicure tools should be wiped clean with alcohol. For the safety of the baby, you need to take his pen in your palm and with your index finger and thumb to hold the child's fingers. Take the child's finger and gently press the pad to go down - this will reduce the risk of cutting the skin. Gently and gentle movements cut the nail, but not under the root, leave about one millimeter. You can cut the nails on the hands, rounding the ends.
On the legs to cut the nails should be exactly (not rounding the ends). This will reduce the risk of ingrown nails into the skin. Try to shave so that the edge was on the nail without burrs and even. With the help of the nail file make it smoother. Too often, this procedure with children's nails is not worth it. On the hands to cut your nails enough once a week, on your feet 2-3 times a month.
First aid
If it so happens that you have hurt your skin, do not be discouraged. When cutting a finger in a baby, do not apply a bandage, as it can pull it into the mouth. Apply the bandage to the finger and hold until the blood stops completely. If the baby is older, then you can apply a bandage.
If the child has reddening near the nail, in which an abscess appeared, you can treat the wound with hydrogen peroxide and attach a tampon with Levomekol ointment to it, and fix it with a bandage. On the handle, put on the mitten so that the bandage does not budge from the wound.
When the baby begins to crawl, under the nails accumulates dirt, which, if ingested in the stomach, can cause disorders of various kinds. This dirt should be carefully removed.
But there are times when a baby grows a nail into the skin. What to do in this case? Try to do a bath with warm boiled water and furatsilinom (1 tablet furatsilina per 1 glass of water). Keep the foot in this solution for a while. If the skin becomes inflamed, grease it with a green. If the nail is deeply rooted, you should consult a doctor who will prescribe further treatment. But with proper care for children's nails, such problems should not be.