baby’s nails are super-soft and thin (and small!) during their first few weeks, you may find it easiest to simply file their nails with an emery board (not a metal file). This does take more time than trimming with baby nail clippers, but it’s very safe. You simply need to avoid accidentally filing the delicate skin under your baby’s nail bed. Once your baby’s fingernails start to harden—and you begin to feel more comfortable—feel free to transition to clippers or baby nail scissors.