Health Tip: Cut Baby's Nails

To prevent scratches

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(HealthDay News) - An infant's fingernails may seem soft, but they can still scratch the skin or eyes.

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Here are suggestions on how to cut your baby's nails, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine:

• Start clipping nails when your baby is a newborn.
• Always use nail clippers made especially for babies -- never adult nail clippers.
• Cut fingernails at least once weekly.
• Cut toenails twice each month.
• Smooth jagged edges on your baby's fingernails with an emery board.

-- Diana Kohnle