The same goes for toes. Trying to get an energetic toddler to sit still for even a minute is asking a lot. Trying to get her to sit still so you can trim her nails can be downright impossible. Until your child becomes comfortable with you going at her digits with nail clippers, try trimming them after she's sound asleep.

Many kids are fearful of the clippers and can't sit still anyway. Reasoning with them that "this won't hurt a bit" doesn't always work--sometimes even the most skillful parents make mistakes and nip a little too close to the quick. If your child really resists having her nails trimmed, it might be worth a shot to do it when she's not even aware you can!