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Cutting Fingernails and Toenails on an 18 Mos Old
Asked by G.M. from Boston
on June 12, 2009
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HI! Can someone tell me HOW in the world I can cut my LO's nails? She squirms, screams - I cannot get a hold of her hand long enough to cut her now daggers. She never ...
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- If you are not against TV watching, I totally recommend it. My DS hasn't really had issues with nail cutting, but if I sit down with him and turn on one of his favori...
- Hi G., It can definately be a struggle. I usually explain to my son I am going to trim his nails today so he can expect it (I don't us the word cut, you never know, ...
- I resorted to bribing my daughter by painting her nails afterwards.
Help...toenail Drama
Asked by T.K. from Chicago
on November 24, 2008
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Ugh... I had to cut my sons tonails last night. Everytime I cut them, he cries and cries.. Last night I got to the very last toe..the little one, and I just get the c...
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- T., I am a nail tech and I use nippers instead of clippers to cut their nails. I find it much easier to use. I use them on all my clients also. I feel you have mor...
- My son is the same way. I bribe him with mini marshmallows. He gets one per toe. They are small so I figure 10 marshmallows isn't so bad. It also works with M&Ms. ...
- Easiest solution is to stop using the clippers and use emery boards. Let him have one to hold while you file his toenails. My daughter who is now 4 loves this. She...
Cutting Nails
Asked by N.S. from New York
on August 6, 2008
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Anybody have any suggestions for cutting my kids' nails while he's awake without him throwing a fit? I find myself with a flashlight in his bedroom at midnight, tryin...
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- Offer him something in return.....reading a book, sitting watching tv with him - or maybe a glass of chocolate milk. Usually works for mine. Also, I use a cuticle c...
- I found the easiest way to cut my child's nails (now 16 months) was to cut my in front of her. Then she wanted me to cut hers. She is all about doing what I am. I hop...
- N., THis is a question that I've had since my son, now 17 mos., was born! I know how you feel! I trim Duncan's nails at naptime when it's light in his room. I us...
Help with Triming Nails
Asked by H.O. from Portland
on February 15, 2008
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I have always been able to trim my daughter's nails while she nursed and fell asleep. We are getting close to her one-year birthday and I will not be nursing much bey...
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- Wait until she is passed out, or just after a bath,w hen the nails are soft and subtle. This way, there is no real surprise, no pain, and you can make it seems like fu...
- When my daughter was younger (she's now 2) I always took the nail clippers with me when we went out for walks in the stroller - if she happened to fall asleep I could ...
- Keep nail clippers in the car. When she conks out in the car take the opportunity to snip those little nails!
