Have your child’s fingers or toes pointing away from you. Having them sitting in your lap or cradled in your elbow allows for this.
Using the Nail Snail® tail, gently clean under each nail.
Holding the shell of the Nail Snail®, with the eye prongs facing away from you, place the base of the metal V-shaped blade against the edge of the nail.
Carefully catching the edge of the nail, move the blade forward, following the curve of the fingernail.
Using the same technique, trim straight across the toenails.
Finish by gently smoothing off any rough edges with the nail file.
Extra Tips
Make sure your child is calm. It is a nice idea to sing with them, the Nail Snail®song (featuring Julia Christie and her children on vocals!).
Practise on a thin piece of cardboard to get a feel for the pressure needed and build your confidence.
Let your child name their Nail Snail®to make nail-trimming time more fun and comforting.
Offer a small treat or sticker when you’re finished.
Store your
Nail Snail®in a safe, clean and dry place. We recommend using a Nail Snail® canvas storage bag.
