What are the scientific considerations for shaving baby hair?

Now a large number of second children are being born, and many families are having a second child. The baby faces a very serious problem after the full moon, which is the need to shave the baby's hair. I often hear the older generation say that there are certain things to pay attention to when shaving the baby's hair, and you have to choose the day to shave the baby's hair. This is because the baby's skin is very tender and has weak resistance. If the climate is not suitable for shaving the baby's hair, it may affect the growth of the hair. Therefore, it is best to shave the baby's hair in summer, and to avoid eczema, find a regular institution.

1. When the baby is one month old, do I need to shave his hair ?

Maybe in the eyes of many young parents, a pile of hair is just the first haircut for the baby, and there is nothing special about it. However, in the eyes of many elderly people, there are many things to pay attention to in the process of shaving the baby's hair. For example, the time to shave the baby's hair and the order of shaving the baby's hair should be arranged reasonably. Generally, the baby can be shaved after one month, but you must choose the right season. If it is winter, try to postpone it for a while.

In some places, there is a custom that when a baby is one month old, he or she must have a "full-moon head" shaved off all the hair and even the eyebrows. It is believed that by doing this, the child's hair and eyebrows will grow black, thick and beautiful in the future. Experts believe that there is no scientific basis for shaving the baby's hair at the full moon. Whether hair grows fast or slow, is thin or thick, and is abundant or scarce has nothing to do with whether the hair is shaved or not, but is related to the child's growth and development, nutritional status, and genetics. Babies' skin is thin, tender and has weak resistance. Shaving can easily damage the skin and cause skin infection. If bacteria invade the roots of the hair and destroy the hair follicles, not only will the hair not grow well, but it will backfire and cause hair loss.

2. Under what circumstances should you shave your baby’s hair ?

If your baby is born with thick hair and it happens to be a hot summer, it is recommended to shave the baby's hair short to prevent eczema, but shaving the head bald is not recommended. Do not shave your scalp if you already have eczema, as this will make it more susceptible to infection.

3. What should you pay attention to when shaving your baby’s hair ?

For your baby’s first haircut, the barber’s haircutting skills and tools are particularly important. Mothers must pay attention to choosing a hairdresser. They should find out whether the hairdresser has experience, has passed a health check, has received dual training in baby hairdressing and medical treatment, uses baby-specific hairdressing tools and has strictly disinfected them before hairdressing, and has been praised and recognized by parents and medical departments.

4. Can I wash my baby’s hair immediately after shaving his hair? How often should a baby's hair be washed ?

It is best to wash your baby's hair immediately after shaving his hair, using clean water. When your baby is under 6 months old, if the weather is hot, it is best to wash your baby's hair once a day. If the weather is cold, you should wash your baby's hair every 2 to 3 days. Keeping your hair clean regularly can provide benign stimulation to the scalp, thereby promoting hair growth. If you don't wash your baby's hair, the oil, sweat and dirt on the scalp will irritate the scalp, causing itching, blisters and even infection.

5. Is it a big deal if the baby is born with a bald scalp ?

When a baby is born, his scalp is bald, or he has sparse, yellow and soft hair. This is called "childhood baldness". In fact, childhood baldness is a normal phenomenon. For babies with childhood baldness, it is important to wash their hair frequently and keep their scalp clean. First of all, their hair should be washed regularly. When washing, you should gently massage your scalp. You can use baby shampoo and then rinse it gently with clean water. In addition, adequate and comprehensive nutrition, regular outdoor activities, proper sunlight and fresh air are beneficial to the baby's overall physical development and hair growth.