This really depends on what your baby prefers, and whether they are overly sensitive to the nail care routine. A baby nail file is great for babies who become anxious or nervous because it is much more gentle than a regular nail clipper. Scared babies seem to handle a nail file better because there is no actual "clipping" going on and no possibility of nicks. However, many parents have had luck finding a traditional nail clipper that is designed to be extremely gentle and non-threatening to the baby, and we feature some of these on our list. A traditional nail clipper is able to remove sharp hangnails much easier than a nail file, and also does a better job of trimming straight across the nail bed.