Why does a child's hair grow slowly?

Everyone's hair grows at a different rate. Some grow a few centimeters a year, while others grow more than ten centimeters. The difference is quite large. Some children's hair grows fast and some grows slowly. Those that grow slowly will make parents very worried. What is the reason why children's hair grows slowly? In fact, the first thing to consider should be genetic factors; the second is whether nutrition is not supplied in time; and the third is disease. If mothers find that their children's hair grows particularly slowly, they should still check the trace elements.

1. Genetic factors

The amount of hair a newborn has at birth, how fast it grows, and its color are mostly related to genetic factors. If the parents have better hair, then the baby's hair quality will be relatively better, and vice versa. Parents don’t have to worry, as the baby’s hair will slowly grow as the baby grows older.

2. Individual Differences

The amount of hair at birth has nothing to do with how much hair you will have in the future. The growth of a baby's hair is like the growth of the body, some grow early, some grow late, some grow fast, some grow slow. For most babies, as their bodies develop, their hair will gradually change from thin to thick, and from yellow to black. Studies have shown that when babies with thin hair are 1-2 years old, their hair will gradually grow and they will be no different from other children.

3. Lack of nutrition

Hair is a manifestation of a person's essence. When the essence and blood are abundant, the hair grows fast. When the essence and blood are weak, the hair grows slowly. Babies with nutritional deficiencies have the following hair symptoms, such as baldness on the top of the head, dry and yellow hair, sparse hair, slow growth, loss of appetite, slow weight gain, and poor sleep. In addition, you should consider whether your baby is zinc or calcium deficient. It is best to take your baby to the hospital to check for trace elements.

4. Disease factors

The speed at which a baby's hair grows and its thinness may also be related to illness. Diseases such as rickets, chronic diarrhea, anemia, congenital heart disease, genetic diseases, etc. may cause your baby's hair to be sparse and grow slowly. If your baby's hair condition does not improve significantly when he is about 1 year old, you can go to the hospital for relevant examinations.

Nursing matters

Wash your hair frequently

Wash your baby's hair once or twice a week. Washing your baby's hair frequently can promote blood circulation in the head, which is beneficial to hair growth. It can also remove oil and sweat from the head and prevent scalp infections. If your baby is premature, do not wash his hair too frequently. But be careful not to apply ginger or "hair growth essence" on your child's scalp. Doing so may sometimes cause scalp allergies, damage, infection, and affect the growth of new hair.

Comb your hair frequently

Ripe hair can stimulate the scalp, promote circulation, and also promote hair growth. The comb should not be too hard. It is best to use a rubber comb that is both elastic and soft to avoid damaging the delicate scalp. In addition, you should comb your hair in the direction of its natural growth, keeping your movements and force consistent.

Balanced nutrition

The baby's diet should be nutritionally balanced, ensuring that a variety of foods such as lean meat, fish, eggs, shrimp, soy products, fruits and carrots are consumed and matched in the diet. Iodine-rich seaweed and kelp should also be fed to the baby regularly. Only comprehensive nutrition is beneficial to hair growth.

Get enough sleep

The baby's brain is not yet fully developed and is easily fatigued. If the baby does not get enough sleep, physiological disorders are likely to occur, leading to poor appetite, frequent crying, and easy illness, which indirectly leads to poor hair growth. Generally, newborns need to get 20 hours of sleep a day; 16 to 18 hours a day for children aged 1 to 3 months; 15 to 16 hours a day for children aged 4 to 6 months; 14 to 15 hours a day for children aged 7 to 9 months; and 10 to 13 hours a day for children aged over 10 months.

Get more sun

Proper sunlight and fresh air are very beneficial to the growth of baby's hair. Ultraviolet radiation can not only kill bacteria, but also promote blood circulation in the scalp. Do not expose your baby to the sun through glass so that the ultraviolet rays in the sun cannot pass through the glass; also do not expose your baby's head to strong sunlight to avoid sunburn.