Fingernail Cutting Battles with Baby and 4 year old
That face isnt so cute during fingernail/toenail clipping time!
My two boys act like they are terrified of the fingernail clippers. My 4 year old literally takes "fits" when I go near him and tell him it is time to clip his nails! I finally have to bribe him into cutting them or else he would let them get so long he'd look like a wicked witch! The baby just squirms while I cut his and he is still young enough to where I can kind of hold him still while I clip them. It's a struggle every time it is nail clipping time in our house.
Why are they so terrified? Since when does nail clipping hurt?
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That face isnt so cute during fingernail/toenail clipping time!
My two boys act like they are terrified of the fingernail clippers. My 4 year old literally takes "fits" when I go near him and tell him it is time to clip his nails! I finally have to bribe him into cutting them or else he would let them get so long he'd look like a wicked witch! The baby just squirms while I cut his and he is still young enough to where I can kind of hold him still while I clip them. It's a struggle every time it is nail clipping time in our house.
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4 Comments:
I don't get it either. My son (15 months) HATES it and fights us all the way. I was hoping he would grow out of it soon, but since you're 4 year old still hates it I'm not so hopeful ;)
My oldest is just getting used to it. He doesn't like his toenails being trimmed though. With the baby, I do it while he is eating a bottle. Thanks for the coment Amanda. I like boys, but I still really want a girl!
It's was just the opposite at my house. My daughter is now 4 and my son is 6 and they both bring me the clippers.
Even at a younger age they both sat in a trance just watching me clip and peel. I guess I was just lucky.
My sister used to bribe her two with jelly beans...lol! Good luck it does get better.
I just happened onto your site and read this posting. I teach 1st grade in AZ. Research is showing that children that say it hurts when you cut their hair or nails may have a sensory issue. This might be something to look into. There are many resources available and it would also help his teacher when he reaches grade school :)
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