How often should you wash your newborn's hair?

We all know that after a baby is born, their hair is not particularly luxuriant. Only as their physical fitness improves, their hair will become harder and harder. Many mothers do not wash their babies' hair when they are young, fearing that they will catch a cold. In addition, the baby's head is relatively fragile and may be affected by the wind due to washing. So how often should a newborn baby wash his hair?

How often should you wash your baby's hair?

1. Because babies grow and develop very quickly, their metabolism is very active. Therefore, it is best to wash your baby's hair once a day before 6 months old.

2. After 6 months, you can change to washing your hair every 2 to 3 days. Keeping your hair clean at all times can provide benign stimulation to the scalp, avoid itching, blistering, and even infection of the scalp, thereby promoting hair germination and growth.

Precautions for washing baby's hair

Knowledge 1: Choose the right shampoo for your baby

When washing your baby's hair, you must use a regular brand of baby shampoo to ensure that it is pure and gentle and does not irritate the skin and eyes. Moreover, it must be easy to clean and not appear to be unclean after a long time of washing. It must also be easy to comb and not appear dry and tangled.

Knowledge 2: Choose the right time to wash your baby’s hair

Don't interrupt your baby suddenly when he is having fun and ask him to wash his hair. Few babies will be willing to cooperate in this way. Don't wash your baby's hair immediately after he has just eaten, because his crying during the wash may cause him to vomit. Don't wash your baby's hair when he is very tired, because babies at that time are often very irritable and more likely to cry. Mothers can choose a time to wash their baby's hair when his mood and mental state are relatively good according to their baby's actual situation.

Knowledge 3: Posture for washing your baby’s hair

It is recommended that when washing the baby's hair, the mother should sit down and let the baby's body lie on your legs. The mother should hold the baby's head with her hands, face to face with the baby, and use her fingers to cover his ear holes like a lid. After the baby is one and a half years old, mothers can start training the baby to wash his hair while standing.

Knowledge 4: The water temperature for washing baby’s hair

The water temperature for washing your baby's hair must be appropriate, neither too cold nor too hot. It is generally best to control it at around 37℃ ~ 38℃. Mothers can use a water thermometer to measure the water temperature, or they can measure it with the skin on the inside of their elbows.

Therefore, when washing your baby's hair, parents should manage the time well. Of course, you should also pay attention to some key points when washing your baby's hair. Patience is the most important thing every mother should have. Whether it is washing the hair or taking care of other aspects of the baby, you should be thorough. After all, the baby is small and weak. Only by paying attention to all aspects can the baby grow up healthily.