We’ve all witnessed a post-birth special moment or two, but has anyone ever done a post-baby manicure and pedicure? Now, that might be one of the most crucial prerequisites of becoming a mother. The new mama’s hands and feet are going to be a hot commodity, and you’ll definitely want to get your feet and hands painted by a professional. Plus, in less than a month, a hand, foot, and mouth disease can ruin your entire day and stain your whole house in the process. Here’s how to get the job done right.
Step 1: Find a Momma Doc
Cleaning up after a newborn is no easy task, but your friendly lady doctor may be just the right person to ask. Asking a mom is the same as asking a hair stylist, of course. And if you get lucky, you might even score an appointment with a patient. Talk to your friends and fellow moms to find out who’s been practicing. Best of luck.
Step 2: DIY and DIY Again
Once you’ve managed to clean your newborn out and have the space for nails, starting this step is vital. By either cutting your nails or clipping them to your fingers, you’ll cut down on your chances of nailing the ideal length and width of nail. It’s also a good idea to cut them through to give your nails depth and width.
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Step 3: Maintain Your Nails
Don’t get all impressed, the most important part of a good nail is always maintaining it. Nail polish takes a toll on your new baby’s nails — your best bet is to use a nail file and cut or trim your nails right after you clean your baby’s nails. What’s more, newly cut and clipped nails are going to make them slippery and difficult to hold. As if your toenails aren’t already hard and fragile already, it’s important to repair the cracks that develop.
Step 4: When in Doubt, ‘Maintain’
Nail polish can wear off, and you’ll want to take advantage of that when you first get to town. Nail polish comes in two types: base and top. Top coat is a good starting point because the base color protects the nail color and will keep nails polished a bit longer. Follow the expert advice, but remember that everything is dependent on your baby’s health and growth. You may want to hold off until you’re more in charge.
Step 5: End of the Story
Have you found someone good to paint your hands and feet? Your next step is probably going to be to get rid of the polish and all of the nails as soon as possible. This is not the time to try to cut all of your nails all the way to the nail bed, however. Leaving a stain or salon-level oil stain on a nursery will definitely be a problem, as well as the design of your nails as they will be full of dirt, baby oil, and lots of other stuff. If you make a mess, you could risk spreading hand, foot, and mouth disease by soap ingratiating itself into your nails.
In any case, you’ll be back to basics in no time and put your feet and hands and nails to good use soon enough.
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