Children, like adults, need a haircut, but when is the right time to cut their hair?
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1 / Cut your baby's hair for the first time, what do you need to prepare?
Does the baby's bangs hide the view?
Has your "prince" ever been mistakenly recognized as a "princess"?
Have you noticed that the baby's hair is much more messy?
If one of the 3 answers above is yes, this is the best time for you to "take care" of their hair!
Are your kid ready for a haircut?
There are no specific rules for haircuts for babies , it all depends on how fast your baby's hair is growing. If your baby has thick, fast, long hair, he or she may need a haircut at 8 months of age. However, for babies with thinning hair, mothers may have to wait until they are 2 years old.
In fact, according to the recommendation of many experts, mothers should not cut all their hair, but only trim the long hair that touches the eyes and ears that cause discomfort for the baby. Experts even advise not to cut hair for children under 1 year old, because at this time, the child's tip is not completely fixed. If not careful, the mother's movements will damage the baby's scalp. In addition, this hair layer also protects the tip as well as keeps the head warm. When the tapering does not heal, the thinning of the hair is not beneficial for the baby.
- Move your child's attention
Don't expect your baby to be in place with the scissors behind her head. Therefore, you will need to prepare some things that can distract your baby. Some of your baby's favorite snacks, photo books or toys are the perfect choice in this case.
- Choose the right time
After a good night's sleep and a full breakfast will be the time when your baby feels most comfortable and comfortable during the day. Ideally, you should choose the morning to cut your baby's hair. If left until noon or afternoon, the risk of being "burnt" is quite high.
Always remember: Your hair will grow back
Cutting your baby's hair for the first time may not be what you imagine. No problem. Sometimes it's just that you're not used to your baby's new hairstyle. Furthermore, your baby's hair will quickly grow back.
- Keep memories
Some mothers wish to keep their child's hair as a souvenir. You can put them in a zip-lock bag and mark the date on the bag. Or more simply, mothers can take pictures with the baby.
The secret to cutting baby's hair easily Babies often show excitement when cutting hair, so what should you do to make it less uncomfortable?
- Do not cut hair for babies under 5 months old. Boys over 1 year old, every 6-8 weeks, mothers should trim their child's hair once. Girls depend on the length of their hair.
- Cut as quickly as possible. Half a second ago the baby was still sitting, half a second later, the baby would have cried loudly. What's more, when wiggling, hair clippers can hurt your baby. So, try to take advantage of the opportunity, mother!
- When the baby is sick, tired or not well, the mother should not cut her hair. In addition, should not cut hair while the baby is sleeping, because the baby can startle to wake up at any time.
- After cutting the baby's hair, the mother should re-bathe the baby with warm water so that the hair chips do not make the baby itchy and uncomfortable.
If you are not confident to cut your child's hair, you can take him to a hair salon. In that case, there are a few things to keep in mind:
- Choose a place you know and trust: You will feel more comfortable knowing who the barber is. Ask friends and neighbors if there is a suitable hair salon. Ideally, you should choose a salon that has experience in cutting hair for young children
- Hairdressing game: The first time you go to a barbershop, many kids will feel scared. So, perhaps your baby will need some reassurance first. You can also pretend to play hairdressing with your child at home. Have your baby sit in front of the mirror, wrap her body with a towel and use fake hands as scissors to cut her hair. Once used, the baby will not feel afraid of cutting hair anymore.
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