How to Cut or Trim a Baby's Fingernails and Toenails

As a new parent there are many daunting things to learn. From giving baby a bath to how to feed them and get them to sleep, there is always something new to discover.
Of course another normal part of human development is growth. And not just in height - growth also applies to hair and nails as well.
Baby's that go overdue are often prone to being born with long nails which need cutting as soon as possible to avoid scratching their own faces.
Of course baby's have everything in miniature - including their nails. This means that you need to take extra care when cutting baby's nails to avoid injury.
Babies are wigglers and usually aren't very fond of having their hands or bodies held still, so cutting their nails can often be more difficult than it sounds. As baby grows older their wiggles also become more pronounced, often making nail cutting a difficult and painful chore for everyone. Here are some tips to help you trim your baby's nails with the least hassle possible!

Just like adults, baby's have different types of nails. Harder nails may require trimming with baby nail scissors but softer nails can be trimmed with:

The best way to trim a young baby's nails is with a pair of blunt ended small scissors. You can buy special baby scissors.

Once a baby reaches six months of age, their fingers and nails are usually larger, allowing easier access.
However by this age they've become very good at wiggling!
Some babies love having their hands and feet attended to while others just hate to lie still and want it over as fast as possible.
For babies six months and over it's fine to use adult style nail clippers, in a smaller size (see items below for ideas.)