Our baby nail scissors feature rounded ends for extra safety and are designed to be just the right size and shape for baby’s tiny fingernails and toenails. What’s more, the handles are easy and comfortable to hold, helping you to cut nails easily and safely. The quiet motor can be used at any time of the day, even when your baby sleeps, and comes with a precise LED light for safety and accuracy. It is battery powered, and when the battery is running low the filing head will work slowly and then gradually stop. Your nail file comes with 3 special care filing heads for the different stages of baby and toddler nail growth. Plus, it also has both left and right rotation, so you can select your preference: NailSnail is brilliant. It's impossible to cut babies’ skin and it’s made nail-cutting so easy.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Pinktruffle) Our verdict

Some people prefer nail files or little scissors for baby nails, but I found baby nail clippers the easiest (and least scary) to use.” (Type of product vetted by Mumsnet user EarlGreywithLemon) Our verdict Rapid-growing and razor-sharp, without regular attention unkempt baby nails can leave your little one looking like they’ve gone 10 rounds with a bramble bush. Trimming their miniature nails helps to prevent accidental scratches – both self-inflicted and to those within reach – as well as an unhygienic build-up of gunk beneath them. Yet the job of cutting the tiny talons of a squirming, screaming or even sleeping baby can be daunting for even the most competent of parents. Perfectly smooth and safe nails, for all the family. Your little one’s nails may be small, but they sure are scratchy! Our handheld electric baby nail trimmer makes sure that their toe and fingernails are clipped safely so that they can’t hurt themselves. I found Boots’ own-brand clippers to be the only ones that worked. I was really scared at first, but you soon get used to it.” (Vetted by Mumsnet user Chloek93) Our verdict HIGH-QUALITY AND BPA-FREE– The contents in this healthcare and grooming kit are made from high quality materials and are BPA free for your added reassurance.

1. Best overall baby nail clippers: The First Years Deluxe Nail Clipper with Magnifier

Travel case: The convenient and protective travel case is perfect for storing your nail trimmer when not in use or for when travelling away from home Who knew that a small hole in a pair of clippers would make such a big difference to the whole baby nail-cutting rigmarole? Mumsnetters rave about Stylfile’s ingenious Nipper Clipper, which boasts a convenient safety spy hole so that parents can see exactly what they’re trimming, thereby reducing the likelihood of any painful accidents. Tommee Tippee Electric Baby Nail File Trimmer, Battery-Powered Infant Nail Clipper with LED Light and Six Filing Heads for Baby and Adult Use The quiet motor can be used at any time of the day, even when your baby sleeps, and comes with a precise LED light for safety and accuracy. It is battery powered, and when the battery is running low the filing head will work slowly and then gradually stop​.

With a friendly face and keeping all nail-related items in one place, this cute four-in-one set comes with everything required for a mini mani or petite pedi. Do not mix the filing heads as these have been developed for baby and parent/caregiver requirements. Please refer to the table below for guidance. Lighten up with these illuminating clippers, which make the job of cutting your baby’s nails child’s play.Firmly holding your baby’s hand or foot, press the finger or toe pad away from the nail to prevent cuts to their delicate skin. Nail clippers should be sharp enough to cut through the nail first time. Trim a limited amount with each cut, keeping nails fairly straight – to avoid ingrowing nails and infections – and not too short. Once nails are a suitable length, use a fine emery board to smooth any rough edges. For best results keep the filing head moving lightly and evenly across the nail until the desired length is achieved.

IDEAL FOR NURSERY AND TRAVEL - The contents of the Tommee Tippee Healthcare Kit are neatly stored in a compact carry case which zips securely and is easy to carry from room to room or use when travelling. IDEAL GIFT FOR FIRST-TIME PARENTS – This practical baby care kit would make an ideal gift for first-time parents or a baby shower celebration.You should start brushing your little one’s teeth as soon as they start to show which can be as young as 6 months old. Our toothbrush features soft bristles which are perfect for baby’s sensitive teeth and gums. Your little one’s nails may be small, but they sure are scratchy! Our handheld electric baby nail trimmer makes sure that their toe and fingernails are clipped safely so that they can’t hurt themselves. For baby and for you: Includes 3 age-coordinating filing heads for the different stages of baby and toddler nail growth plus 3 filing heads designed to shape, buff and polish adult nails