The Baby sets category offers practical kits and small accessories for baby care and feeding, also handy as a newborn gift. It includes the Philips Avent grooming kit and newborn starter set with Natural bottles, the Lorelli travel grooming set, Elfi brush-and-comb sets and nail set, baby scissors with rounded tips, Canpol cup-and-spoon sets and the Lorelli Measure & Care 2-in-1 baby and adult scale.
The category is part of Baby equipment.
What a baby grooming kit usually contains
| Item |
Purpose |
Tips |
| Soft brush and comb |
Hair and scalp care, also for cradle cap |
Soft bristles, rounded teeth |
| Scissors / clippers |
Trimming nails |
Rounded tips; trim after a bath when nails are softer |
| Nail file |
Smoothing sharp edges |
Safer than scissors for newborns |
| Thermometer and aspirator (in some kits) |
Taking temperature, clearing the nose |
Follow the age instructions |
How to trim baby nails safely
- Trim nails when your baby is calm or asleep, in good light
- Press the fingertip pad down away from the nail
- Cut fingernails slightly rounded and toenails straight across
- Smooth sharp edges with a file
Sets are a good start; individual items are in Baby bottles, Baby cups and Baby bath equipment. For skin care see baby cosmetics.
Pharmacist's advice
A newborn's nails are thin and soft, so in the first weeks a nail file is often safer than scissors. If you accidentally nick the skin, press with sterile gauze until bleeding stops.
For cradle cap, first soften the scales with baby oil, then gently comb with a soft brush. Do not pick them off with your nails.
Ljubica Barbulović, MPharm
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Frequently asked questions
What is a good gift for a newborn?
A grooming kit (brush, comb, scissors or file) and a bottle starter set are practical gifts used from day one.
How often should baby nails be trimmed?
Fingernails grow fast and usually need trimming once or twice a week; toenails less often.
Are baby scissors safe?
Yes, if they have rounded tips and are used carefully while the baby is calm. For newborns many parents prefer a file.
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