Newborn nail scissors

Many young mothers, when collecting a dowry for their baby, try not to forget anything necessary, but often lose sight of such a simple thing as special nail scissors. It becomes a complete surprise for them when a child is born with already grown nails, thin and soft, like films, but already very sharp. Therefore, the problem of acquiring special children's scissors is worth worrying about even before you go to the hospital.

It seems that you can solve the problem of children's manicure with the usual "adult" scissors or nippers, but the fact is that the baby's hands in the first months of life are in constant chaotic movement, so cutting nails without cutting or scratching delicate fingers is not the easiest task. Some parents can only deal with it when the baby is sleeping. Therefore, the main quality that distinguishes special children's scissors from ordinary manicure scissors is their safety.

As a rule, most models have large plastic rings and small blades, often with rounded ends. They are necessary in order not to prick your finger when cutting, but often interfere with the quality removal of corners.

A newborn child has equally thin nails on his hands and feet, so there is no need to purchase professional scissors for manicure and pedicure for him.

Models of scissors differ in the material from which the rings are made - it can be plastic or metal. All-metal children's scissors are often similar to those used for regular manicures, but the blades are always rounded at the ends.

The blades are both very short - about 1 cm, and longer - up to 3 cm, and sometimes up to 5 cm. Scissors with long blades are more suitable for the nails of older children - from three years. Sometimes the blades are slightly curved, which makes them more convenient for cutting the corners of the nails.

Currently, in any children's goods store, you can find several models of scissors for newborns, differing in the country of origin, price and quality.

• pigeon. This Japanese manufacturer produces "reference", according to many buyers, children's scissors. They have large, comfortable plastic rings for holding with three fingers and very thin blades, allowing them to be used from the first days of a baby's life. Comes with a plastic sheath for the blades. But their price is quite high - about 700 rubles.
• Mertz Manicure. This German company produces "eternal" high-quality metal nail scissors that serve their owners for many years. The children's model is distinguished by rather thick blades with rounded ends, which makes it convenient and safe to work with. You can buy these scissors for 400-500 rubles.
• Zinger. Children's scissors of this German brand, which has long been firmly associated with the quality mark, are no exception.Their short, slender blades end in small raised curves for safety, and the slight curve of the blades makes it easy to trim the corners of nails. At the same time, they are relatively inexpensive - about 300 rubles.
• Kiehl Russia and Yoko. These domestic brands produce a wide range of professional scissors and other manicure tools from various steel grades. These manufacturers do not have separate children's lines, however, young mothers often note that it is very convenient to use these scissors for cutting children's nails.

• "Staleks". Ukrainian manufacturer producing a wide range of nail scissors made of medical steel. The children's model is distinguished by miniature sharp thin blades, slightly curved and rounded at the ends.
• "Kurnosiki". A popular Russian manufacturer of children's goods. Scissors for newborns of this brand are distinguished by a low price - about 150 rubles and a pleasant "fun" design.
• Chicco. The country of origin of this brand is Italy. Their scissors come in short and long stainless steel blades, in blue, pink and green. Comes with a handy plastic case. The price is from 300 to 400 rubles.
• Canpol babies. This is a Polish brand that manufactures its products in China. Their children's scissors are considered safe and practical, with an affordable price (about 300 rubles). They are distinguished by a bright design and rather long straight blades.
• Bebe Jou. The models of this Dutch brand are distinguished by long thin blades with rounded ends and ergonomic rings. The scissors are made entirely of metal.The "visiting card" of the brand, in addition to high quality, is an individual stylish case for scissors with a beautiful pattern made of plastic or soft material. The price for this beauty is appropriate - about 600-700 rubles.

In order not to make a mistake in choosing children's scissors, follow these simple tips:

• Before buying, carefully inspect the scissors. If possible, take them out of the package and “cut” them in the air. You should be comfortable holding them. Fingers should be free to enter the rings and not slip.
• The blades of the scissors should be sharp, diverge freely, but not stagger. Thick blades are not suitable for cutting the nails of a newborn - it will be very inconvenient for you to pick up their thin, soft plates with them.
• It is very convenient when the scissors come with a plastic cap - it protects the blades from dirt and blunting and the child if he accidentally reaches them.
• Be sure to find out the country of origin, make sure that all parts of the scissors are made of hypoallergenic material. Before making a purchase, read reviews on the Internet - this will help you save a lot of time and make the right choice.
• Do not buy very cheap models. They will not serve you for a long time, and using them will be inconvenient, and sometimes unsafe. It is better to purchase a more expensive model once, which you can use with pleasure for many years.
• Often, manufacturers produce children's manicure sets - scissors, tweezers and a nail file. But when purchasing such a set, it should be borne in mind that using even special tweezers for cutting nails in a newborn child is extremely inconvenient and unsafe, and even the softest nail file for processing soft nail plates is completely useless.

Despite the seeming convenience and safety, young mothers often consider children's nail scissors to be the most useless things in a children's dowry, and this is especially true for cheap models of domestic manufacturers with thick blades and uncomfortable lining. Many people do not like that, due to the protective rounding at the ends, it is impossible to cut off sharp corners and that it is very inconvenient to pry off a thin nail plate.

However, mothers who managed to find a suitable model often write that such scissors have become their indispensable assistant in caring for a child and that they have been using them for many years.

You will learn more about how to choose scissors for newborn nails in the following video.