Baby Nail Cutting

Using a baby Nail cutter, I accidentally cut my Baby's left hand last smallest index finger nail too deep and it cause a minor cut, and baby had say 5 to 10++ drops of minor bleeding. After cleaning the wound with tissue & Applied Aloe Vera Gel, bleeding has stop & Baby seems okay now, just that the wound feels delicate at times. Just wondering if the wound will heal say within 7 to 10 days? Is there anything I need to take note of? Feel heart pain & upset now, just reprimanded by my wife & in law even though I am not deliberate. Also wanted to ask when is a good age to help trim Baby's nails? 1 year old or older? Would trimming it when baby is asleep a better idea?

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If bleeding stopped already it should start to heal.. why dont u try nail trimmer? Very much safer

5y ago

Thanks!

When baby was sleeping? It is very dangerous if you cut baby nail when baby is awake.

VIP Member

Sometimes i cut too deep too. Maybe can put a small plaster ti prevent infection.

5y ago

Is plaster okay for Baby? Can use normal adult plaster? I googled and search there is no baby plaster.. Our baby is 3 months. My in law said not advisable to paste plastef for Baby.

Super Mum

If there is no infection should be fine

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yea when baby is sleeping, better.

trim when baby is into deep sleep