The Thumble is worn by the parent, and they can file the baby’s nails whilst feeding, cuddling or playing with their baby, keeping the baby happy and relaxed. minimani is a quiet battery operated nail file that allows you to care for your baby's nails while they eat, sleep or play.

We also designed our Natural Rubber Space Themed Teething Toys and the Squiggle Strap Antimicrobial Silicone Toy Strap. If you do happen to cut baby’s finger, you’ll probably feel terrible–but you definitely wouldn’t be the first parent to do it. These quippy delights will give baby an edge in any introduction when the options range from Ari to Xena. The file is on my shortlist for any new parents, but not because I like helping people — it’s because I’m selfish.

Some people may tell you to bite your baby’s nails off,’ says Sonya, “but that’s not recommended; you can’t see what you’re doing, and nails will be ragged. Whilst cradling your baby gently take one of their hands with the hand you are wearing the Thumble® on and gently place their hand between your first two fingers. The Mother Goose 16-Piece Baby Grooming Kit contains everything you need to keep your baby’s nails trimmed, as well as a host of other accessories. But there’s a reason why the intellectually underemployed receptionist of ’90s sitcoms was portrayed as perpetually filing her nails: The task takes forever. First, there’s the physical challenge of holding a baby still (not possible), the moral challenge of considering yourself a good person through baby screams (not possible), and finally, the high stakes.

A pair of rounded edged baby scissors can now be found in our Mixed pack to assist in trimming your baby’s nails if needed. You can apply Neosporin to the cut twice a day until a scab forms—but skip the Band-Aid, since it can be a choking hazard.

If you find the Thumble a little loose on your thumb, you can tighten the fit by pressing the top of the Thumble down into the cavity between your fingers.