Why does my baby's hair grow unevenly?

Many parents will find that their baby's hair is very thick when they are born, but as their baby grows day by day, the hair becomes thinner and not uniform at all. This makes many parents very worried, fearing that their baby's hair is caused by calcium deficiency. If we want to effectively alleviate this symptom, we must understand the cause. Let's understand why babies' hair grows unevenly.

Why does my baby's hair grow unevenly?

Almost every baby will have thinning hair on the back of the head and neck starting from 2 months after birth. It’s just that the degree of hair thinning on the back of the head varies from baby to baby. In severe cases, there is almost no hair visible on the back of the head, which is medically known as occipital baldness. The causes of occipital baldness can be explained as follows:

1. Babies often sweat when they fall asleep, sometimes even profusely, so the pillow will be soaked with sweat. Children may also feel uncomfortable and have increased body movements, including shaking their head from side to side. In this way, the baby's head will often rub against the pillow or bed surface, and the hair will become less.

2. After 2 months, the baby begins to show interest in external sounds and images. Especially for mothers, not only their voice can attract children, but also their appearance can attract children's attention. At this stage, since the child can only lie flat, if he wants to chase his mother, he can only do so by turning his head. If you turn your head left and right frequently, the hair on the back of the head will be rubbed repeatedly, which may cause local hair loss.

3. If the pillow the child uses or the bed he lies on is too hard, it may put pressure on the hair on the pillow, which may result in thinning of hair in that area.

The above is an introduction to why babies' hair grows unevenly. Parents should not worry too much when encountering this symptom. They must make timely adjustments based on the cause. In addition, breastfeeding mothers should also pay attention to their diet and pay attention to nutritional balance. They can eat more foods high in calcium.