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Newborn fingernails - any ideas?

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PomPoms24x · 24/01/2025 10:51

Hiya,

My two week old has little green bits to the sides of her fingernails. She's not bothered by them and there doesn't appear to be any redness - any ideas what it could be?

Got HV coming today so will ask them but wondered if anyone experienced the same?

Newborn fingernails  - any ideas?
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Alwaystired2023 · 25/01/2025 12:52

Hmm not sure, do you cut / bite them? What did HV say?

Sunshineclouds11 · 26/01/2025 17:48

My DD had fingernails like this when newborn one turned infected.
Keep an eye for redness

Sunshineclouds11 · 26/01/2025 17:48

Does she suck her fibgers

PomPoms24x · 27/01/2025 08:07

Thanks for the replies. HV didn't know what it was and just said to soak them when she has a bath.
She's had her nails cut a couple of times but we haven't bitten them. Haven't noticed her sucking her fingers! Will ask the GP I think :)

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