Hello there. Initially i was like you too! Wanted my baby not to wear mittens as he can explore more on his own and touch things but i encountered the same thing as you. He will wake up every morning with new scratch on his face. Their nails are so tiny and yet sharp. I just put on his mittens back till he turned 3 months old. I felt that it was easier for me to trim his nails once he was 3 months old as i was able to get in the corners and trim it nicely.
Perhaps day time dun wear and then wanna sleep, wear. Initially there will be few scratches, after that they will adapt to it. :)
I use a baby electric nail file! It’s easy to use and won’t accidentally cut baby or anything
No too young to file... just cut as close as possible and hope no scratching
Use a electric trimmer
No issue
Jas