Best Baby Nail Clippers

These clippers have all the add-ons. The built-in magnifying glass lets parent zoom in on baby fingernails for utmost precision, the LED light keeps everything visible (especially if you’re trimming baby’s nails in dim lighting while they’re asleep) and the ergonomic handle allows for a tighter grip and better control.

The Frida brand is known for innovation, and the NailFrida is no exception. The curved, overlapping blades mimic scissors for a faster, quieter, more precise cut (no “snap” that tends to happen with most clippers), and the “spy hole” directly above the clippers allows you to see what exactly is going between the blades.

Nail scissors are a great option for newborns. Their nails are super soft, and it’s easy to cut across them like you’re cutting paper. With scissors, there are no sharp edges to file down and no scary clicking noise to worry about. Classic nail scissors, like these from Simba Baby, are designed with evenly sized finger loops so they work great for both lefties and righties.

And don’t worry about accidentally poking your baby or yourself with these scissors; the tips are rounded to prevent injury.

Not looking for any fancy add-ons? These simple clippers get the job done for a great budget-friendly price. And since they come in a pack of two, you can toss one in your diaper bag for any emergency nail trimming on the go.

While nail scissors typically provide the most secure hold, the finger holes may not be one-size-fits-all. Instead of finger holes, the Easy Grip Nail Scissors from Frida use your whole hand to move the blades, so the grip is more comfortable, fits a wider range of hand sizes and makes even more precise cuts.

Meet the Energizer Bunny’s emery board. Using a gentle, battery-operated spinning technique, this electric nail filer works the same as a regular nail file to smooth down nails, but with less manual labor on your part. It comes with four pad attachments (color coded by age for 0-12 months), two attachments for adult nails and two speed settings. A storage case is included, but you’ll need to provide your own batteries (two AA).

Sometimes you can’t devote an entire hand to holding clippers, scissors or an electric file, especially if your baby is squirming. This wearable nail file only uses your thumb to operate—just place the plastic base around your thumb (there are openings at the back and top to fit any thumb and nail size) with the file pad facing away from your thumb nail and move your thumb across baby’s nails in short, smooth strokes to file sharp edges down. With two types of files (“soft” for zero to six months and “medium” for six months and up), no harsh snipping and no batteries required, this is a great alternative to other baby nail care options.