SnipperClipper Set

You can, but many Australian nurses suggest filing for the first few weeks while the nails are paper-soft and stuck to the skin. If your newborn is scratching, file first.

It is a small window above the blades. You see where the nail ends and the skin begins before you squeeze, which is the whole reason this clipper exists.

Press gently with a clean cloth for a minute. Do not use a plaster on a baby's finger; it is a choking hazard. It happens to most parents once and heals quickly. See your GP if it will not stop bleeding.

Yes. Toenails are thicker and grow more slowly, so they need attention less often.

Deep sleep first, after a bath second. The worst time is when your baby is hungry, tired or has just been startled awake.

The SnipperClipper with its safety spyhole and curved blades, plus the S-shaped nail file. Nickel-free stainless steel.

Standard shipping to metro areas takes 3 to 7 business days, free on orders over $60. Express options are available at checkout. Everything ships from Braeside, Victoria.

Unopened items can be returned within 30 days of delivery. For hygiene reasons, opened personal-care items cannot be returned unless faulty.

Selected products are stocked at Baby Bunting and a growing network of pharmacies and independent retailers. The complete range is available here.