Mittens & Booties

Hello mummies.. When is the best time to remove your LO’s mittens & booties? My LO is 6 weeks old and is always clenching her fists. Not sure if it’s now best to remove her mittens during the day? But am afraid she will scratch her face as her nails are pretty sharp even after trimming. Your thoughts pls? TIA.

Jia Ling

Mama of 2!

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Face scratching is common and normal so I personally don't think it's a big deal. The scratches are very shallow, heal quickly and don't leave any permanent mark. It's more important to let them explore and develop their motor skills. So I'd say get rid of the mittens as soon as you feel comfortable. Cut and file their nails once or twice a week. Booties should be fine though!

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