An ingrown toenail in a baby is a nail (usually affecting the biggest toenail) that’s putting pressure on the skin as it grows or presses into that area. It is painful for babies, and shoes early signs such as redness in that skin or swelling.
This condition is commonly caused by nails that grow too long that it tends to curve and pinch on the skin. Wearing very tight shoes or socks could also cause ingrown.
To treat this, soak your baby’s foot or the affected toe in warm, soapy water two times a day and apply an antibiotic cream as recommended. When the affected toe is less swollen, try to etch the toenail out of the cuticle little by little so as not to hurt your baby. To prevent any future occurrence, cut the nails as often as needed to prevent them from growing too long.