What if I nick my baby’s finger while trying to cut his nails? Should I bandage the cut?
No bandage is needed in most cases. If a nick occurs while trimming a baby’s nails, hold a gauze pad or a sterile cotton ball on the cut until it stops bleeding. After that, let the nick heal on its own; don’t put a bandage or a liquid skin product on it, as your baby can quickly remove either one by putting his hand in his mouth.