[blparent] Questions on how to clip finger/toe nails

[Steve Jacobson]

Unless there are other factors, I think you can handle this even if it is scarey the first time.  It really isn't long until he can manage this himself.  

Clippers are different, but look at the ones you have.  On many clipers, one of the edges that cuts sticks out more than the other.  If you have that type of 
clipper, make sure that the edge that sticks out is the edge that goes underneath the nail.  By doing this, you almost guarantee that the cut won't be too 
short because the edge that is sticking out will come in contact with the finger or toe beneath the nail and the cut will be slightly toward the end of the nail 
because the upper edge is not as far from the end.

Second, it never hurts to cut too little off.  If you are uneasy, experiment with cutting a little and see what you get.  You can always cut less off each time 
and cut more often, or just plan on each nail taking two cuts at first.  Third, Give your son a try at this with your help.  He may not be ready to do this alone 
for a while, but it may not be long.  Fourth, remember that some kids are going to be some afraid of cutting anything off and will think it will hurt or even that 
it does hurt when it doesn't.  That's harder to manage, but again, just don't cut too much off and you can be pretty sure it isn't hurting him.  

Although I know it is not quite the same, if you are able to cut your own nails, you'll be able to cut his with a little thought and practice.  At four years of 
age, he can be of some help, which is a far better position to be in than when one cuts a baby's nails.

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

On Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:05:55 -0800, Erin Rumer wrote:

>Hey there,

>I've heard that barbers will do that kind of thing for just a couple of
>bucks so find someone who will cut your son's nails when you bring him in
>for a haircut and you'll be killing two birds with one stone.  You could
>also ask your son's pediatrician to do it or at least one of the nurses in
>the office when your son goes in for his physicals and such. 

>Erin

>-----Original Message-----
>From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rhonda
>Lewis-Kubehl
>Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 10:35 AM
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>Subject: [blparent] Questions on how to clip finger/toe nails

>Hi, my son is 4, and up to now, my friend use to clip his finger/toe nails.
>my friend use to clip his nails.
>Now, my friend is working long days 7 days a week, I have to clip them.
>I'm afraid of clipping them too low, or enhurting him.
>I tried filing his nails, but he hates the texture of the filer, so we don't
>do that anymore.

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>know what you are? You are a marvel. You are unique. In all the years that
>have passed, there has never been another child like you. Your legs, your
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