Teaching Children How to Trim Their Nails Safely
By Sophie Webster
Breathe in through the nose…hold
for 3 seconds…and breathe out
slowly
and
quietly
through the
mouth.
My finger and toe nails grow every day.
If my nails are too long, they might snap or
scratch me or someone else. This could hurt!
Everyone has to trim their nails so that they do
not snap or scratch me or someone else.
Mummy/Daddy/I will trim my nails using nail
clippers or a nail file. They do not and will not
hurt, I can practise on myself if I want to.
I should sit really still when I am having my
nails trimmed.
Sometimes I might get scared of the nail
clippers. This is ok! If I get scared, I need to
take 3 deep breaths in.
I can count each nail once it has been cut.
When I count to ten, I will be finished.
Once my nails are trimmed, I will receive ……
Now my nails are shorter! Well done!
Encourage children to trim their nails using this step-by-step guide. Help them overcome fear, practice safe habits, and celebrate their success as they learn this essential self-care skill.
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Breathe in through the nosehold for 3 seconds and breathe out slowly and quietly through the mouth.
If my nails are too long, they might snap or scratch me or someone else. This could hurt!
Everyone has to trim their nails so that they do not snap or scratch me or someone else.
Mummy/Daddy/I will trim my nails using nail clippers or a nail file. They do not and will not hurt, I can practise on myself if I want to.
I should sit really still when I am having my nails trimmed.
Sometimes I might get scared of the nail clippers. This is ok! If I get scared, I need to take 3 deep breaths in.
I can count each nail once it has been cut. When I count to ten, I will be finished.
