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lvdolphins
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Cutting Nails
I usually file DSs nails, but, I think it's time to start cutting. Im so nervous.
Any advice, tips?
TIA
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Posted 4/13/07 10:36 AM  |
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Belladonna219
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Re: Cutting Nails
I cut DS's nails when he is sleeping, I have never had a problem yet
Good luck!
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| Posted 4/13/07 10:37 AM |
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Diane
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Re: Cutting Nails
I doit when they are getting sleepy
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| Posted 4/13/07 10:50 AM |
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LInative
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Re: Cutting Nails
Posted by Diane
I doit when they are getting sleepy
Yup same here. He's used to it now.
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| Posted 4/13/07 11:00 AM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: Cutting Nails
We distract them with their favorite show. DS is used to it now, so he doesn't really mind. BIL used to cut his DD's nails while she was sleeping. He nipped her once and she freaked out because daddy was doing things to her while she was sleeping. Took her a while to trust her dad again at bed time.... 
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| Posted 4/13/07 11:02 AM |
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wowcoulditbe
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Re: Cutting Nails
we have neevr actually cut them...we file dd's nails...its easier and less chance of cutting them! (our ped told us to do it when she was little....he said there's less chance of bleeding from cutting too close or getting the skin by accident since the nails on babies are sooo tiny!)
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| Posted 4/13/07 11:29 AM |
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LuvMy2Girls
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Re: Cutting Nails
We used to do it while she was sleeping. Now we give her the toothbrush so she practices brushing her teeth with one hand while we do the other or i give her the brush to play with for distraction.
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| Posted 4/13/07 11:44 AM |
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dee7772
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Re: Cutting Nails
I do it right after he comes out of a bath - they are nice and soft and easy to cut.
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| Posted 4/13/07 11:45 AM |
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DML
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Re: Cutting Nails
I do it while he is distracted watching tv or something. I sit him on my lap facing away from me, and that way I can hold his had well, and pull back the skin some underneath. I hope that helps.
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| Posted 4/13/07 11:47 AM |
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pickle
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Re: Cutting Nails
Posted by DML
I do it while he is distracted watching tv or something. I sit him on my lap facing away from me, and that way I can hold his had well, and pull back the skin some underneath. I hope that helps.
I do this too. I can never file them well enough and just try to clip them as best as possible! Sitting her on me facing away seems to get the best results. If dd napped better, I'd try it while asleep, but she only catnaps, so I haven't really had much chance lol
Good luck!
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| Posted 4/13/07 12:00 PM |
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dawnygirl25
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Re: Cutting Nails
Posted by sweetness
We used to do it while she was sleeping. Now we give her the toothbrush so she practices brushing her teeth with one hand while we do the other or i give her the brush to play with for distraction.
soo funny, we do the same!
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| Posted 4/13/07 12:13 PM |
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cloddy
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Re: Cutting Nails
I have to do it every week or she scratches herself. I put her on the couch in between my legs and put on baby einstein. She gets so entranced by the video that she barely notices what I'm doing and stops fidgeting. It works like a charm. I'm not sure how people do it while they're sleeping w/o waking them. I was never sure how to do that.
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| Posted 4/13/07 2:21 PM |
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WoodIAm
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Re: Cutting Nails
I make a BIG thing of it and explain every detail. He ends up watching every move I make and is very interested in the process.
(This should last another week or so, then I'll have to figure out a new plan.  )
ETA: This kind works the best for me. I feel like I have so much more control.
Message edited 4/13/2007 3:22:06 PM.
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| Posted 4/13/07 3:19 PM |
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Laura1
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Re: Cutting Nails
I do it while DD is having her bottle
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| Posted 4/13/07 3:26 PM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: Cutting Nails
I do it while I am changing him before bed. He is slightly out of it and doesn't realize what is going on until I am done.
I hate cutting them
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| Posted 4/13/07 3:31 PM |
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