If babies have white scalp, it is probably because they wash their hair incorrectly.

Babies' hair is different from adults'. Babies' hair is very sparse and not very thick at the beginning. In addition, the baby's scalp is very tender and extremely sensitive. Careful parents will find that if they do not clean their children's scalps for a long time, the scalp will turn white with many small lumps, and sometimes it is black. This is like dandruff in adults, which will make the scalp very uncomfortable. There is no need to worry about babies having white scalp. Parents can use the correct method to wash their babies' hair regularly. You should choose a warm environment and rinse your baby's hair once a week. You can also wash your baby's hair when taking a bath. This can ensure that the white color of the hair will disappear, while ensuring the cleanliness of the hair and the hygiene of the scalp to prevent infection.

How old can a baby wash his hair?

The scalp of a newborn baby is very fragile. Although the baby's hair is sparse, it will easily become dirty if it is not washed for a long time. If it is infected with germs, it will affect the baby's health. Therefore, washing the baby’s hair is a compulsory course for mothers. It is worth noting that it is not advisable to wash the hair of a newborn baby. This is because the anterior fontanelle (the top bone of the head) of the newborn has not yet been sutured and can easily be injured when washing the hair. By 3 months, although the baby's anterior fontanelle has not completely fused, he can already accept the mother's gentle touch. As long as you pay attention to the strength when washing and caring for him, there will be no problem.

How to Wash a Baby's Hair

1. Test the water temperature

The baby's skin is very delicate, and the sensitive scalp requires the mother's careful care. Water temperature that is too low may cause a cold, while water temperature that is too high may easily burn the scalp. Therefore, before washing the baby's hair every time, the mother can use her elbow to feel the temperature in advance, and adjust the water temperature if necessary to ensure that the temperature is comfortable and gentle enough for the baby's scalp.

2. Maintain correct posture

When washing a baby's hair, the mother can place the baby's head upside down on her arms, support the baby's little head with her palms, make the baby face herself in a slightly tilted posture, and free up her right hand to wash the baby's hair.

3. How to wash your hair

The mother frees up two fingers of her left hand and folds the baby's earlobes so that they just completely cover the baby's ear openings. Be careful when watering to avoid getting water on the baby's face or ears. After your hair is wet, take a small amount of shampoo and dilute it with warm water in your right hand, and gently massage your scalp to cleanse it. There is no fixed time requirement for washing a baby's hair. It depends on the baby's cooperation. The washing time should not be too long to prevent the water temperature from becoming cold and the baby from catching a cold.

4. Cleansing Shampoo

After rubbing the shampoo for a few minutes, use warm water to scrub the shampoo off the baby's head. In order to avoid shampoo flowing into the baby's eyes, mothers are recommended to soak the towel in warm water and slowly wipe the hair from top to bottom when washing.

5. Massage after washing

It is not advisable to use a hair dryer to dry the baby's hair after washing. It is better to wipe it with a dry towel. After washing the baby's hair, massaging the baby's head lightly can not only help the hair dry faster and soothe the baby's emotions, but also relieve the fatigue caused by the tilted posture during washing and care, and make blood circulation smoother.

Tips for washing baby's hair

1. Add soap to the bathtub

Usually when washing a baby's hair, just dip a small amount of shampoo in your right hand and rub it. However, considering the baby's fragile skin, try to use less or no shampoo when bathing. Mothers can mix a small amount of soap into the bathtub water and stir to dilute it before washing the baby's hair. When washing the baby's hair, use your right hand to scoop the bathtub water and rub the hair directly. This kind of shampoo is more gentle and even for babies.

2. Use a baby shampoo cup

When washing a baby's hair, the mother has to use only her left and right hands to lift and water the baby while preventing the water from flowing into the baby's eyes and ears. This is undoubtedly a huge test of her skills. Mothers may wish to try some convenient gadgets to reduce the difficulty of washing hair. The "Baby Shampooing Cup" is a useful tool to help mothers wash their babies' hair. When using it, just place the shampooing cup close to the baby's hairline and slowly pour warm water. The cup mouth design with a forehead arc effectively prevents foam and water from flowing into the baby's face and ears.

3. Provide emotional comfort

Although the baby cannot yet understand the mother's language, physical and verbal comfort and encouragement can give the baby enough sense of security. When washing your baby's hair, necessary comfort is essential for babies of any age. When washing the baby's hair, the mother should hold the baby close to her, hold the baby steadily, maintain a slightly inclined angle, give the baby physical contact, and give the baby enough sense of security. At the same time, coaxing and teasing the baby can calm the baby's emotions and stop the baby from crying.