As cute as they are, newborns come with impossibly sharp fingernails, and they can be even more impossible to trim with nail scissors. Your little one’s newborn skin is extremely soft and supple, the last thing we want is little scratches dotted over their body, where they seem to have underestimated the power of their hard-to-trim nails. We have found the best baby scratch mittens to keep your little ones from accidentally hurting themselves.
Mittens are a great way to protect your baby from injuring themselves throughout the day and night. Typically made from cotton, they’re super soft and much more gentle on your infant’s skin than their own sharp nails.
They are also a great purchase if your new arrival has developed eczema and is finding it irritable. They can prevent your baby from scratching or irritating their skin further, and give their gentle skin some needed uninterrupted time to heal.
Below you’ll find a great selection of our favourite newborn baby scratch mittens for every baby and every budget.
Best baby scratch mittens
These anti-scratch baby mittens are woven from bamboo which makes them incredibly soft for a baby's delicate skin. Lightweight and breathable they prevent clammy hands and overheating.
Available in:
- Colours – White Safari Print
John Lewis www.johnlewis.com
Woven from pure cotton, pesticide and chemical-free, ideal for baby's delicate skin, this pack of two scratch mittens from John Lewis will help protect them from themselves, as they get to grips with their growing body.
Available in:
- Colours – White
- Sizes – One Size
These anti-scratch baby mittens are made form 100% natural cotton, making them incredibly soft and delicate against your infant’s gentle skin. They also feature extra-long wrists to ensure they stay firmly on your baby’s hand.
Available in:
- Colours – 4 Pack Mixed Stripe, 4 Pack Pattern-less
www.childrensalon.com
These lovely baby blue scratch mittens are made from beautifully soft Pima cotton, with a sweet embroidered bear face. They have a blue picot trim and ribbed cuffs, so they stay securely on little hands.
Available in:
- Colours – Blue, Pink and White
- Sizes – One Size
www.mamasandpapas.com
An adorable matching set, that includes a matching hat and mitts, is perfect for keeping your newborn snug and safe.
Available in:
- Colours – White with Floral Embroidery
www.mamasandpapas.com
Another great matching set consisting of a hat and mittens, this time in an adorable all-over star print, how cute!
Available in:
- Colours – White Star Print
How to knit your own newborn baby scratch mittens
If you're a whizz with knitting needles and want to try making your own or knitting some newborn scratch mittens as a new arrival gift, there are great video tutorials that can be found online.
This will give you the freedom to choose your own colours and designs to suit your little one's personality and make them truly unique.
This step-by-step guide is great for beginners.