Reconnaissance

The problem:
How to prevent unsightly scratches from both you and your babies face

The "experts" solution:
Simply, clip the fingernails to a respectable safe length as needed.

Past results:
In 2 months, I have successfully clipped 3 fingernails.

The facts:
A 2 month old child can grab a single strand of hair so tightly that you cannot release it from their grasp.
A newborn fingernails are approximately the size of a pin head.
Newborn fingernail clippers are regular clippers with a magnifying glass.

Logistical considerations:
How to pry the fingers open?
How to keep them still long enough to clip the nails?
What to do in case of casualties?

The "actual" solution:
I have no idea