Is it necessary to shave off the lanugo? Will the lanugo fall off on its own?

Shaving the baby's head is a full-month custom in many places. Today, the editor of No. 5.com wants to introduce to you: Do you have to shave the baby's hair? Will the baby's hair fall off by itself?

Is it necessary to shave the lanugo?

There is no need to shave the baby's hair. Because the baby's hair will fall off and be replaced by itself in the 3-6 months after birth, and it will undergo metabolism. If you shave the baby's hair at will, it is easy to damage the baby's delicate skin and cause infection. Therefore, young parents should not shave the baby's hair after one month of birth, which is harmful and useless. The thickness of the baby's hair is related to genetics and nutrition, and it will not be affected by shaving the hair or not. In addition, the baby's skin is thin and tender, and the stratum corneum of the epidermis is not fully developed. When shaving the hair, the baby is ignorant and active and not easy to cooperate, which can easily damage the skin and allow bacteria to take advantage of the situation, thereby causing suppurative inflammation of the skin and other infectious diseases. Moreover, there is a protective layer of fetal skin on the head of the newborn. This layer of fetal skin will also be shaved off when shaving the head, which can easily give bacteria an opportunity to take advantage. Therefore, there is no need to shave the baby's hair.

Will the lanugo fall off on its own?

The baby's lanugo will gradually fall off after birth. Some newborns have more lanugo, which will fall off naturally after a few weeks. After 3-6 months, almost all of the hair will fall off and new hair will grow. Some babies lose their hair earlier, while others may not lose their hair until 6 months. Mothers don't have to worry, as it is normal sooner or later. The baby's lanugo will gradually fall off. If parents find that the baby has "baldness on the back of the head" accompanied by excessive sweating, irritability, etc., they should pay attention to whether it is rickets caused by lack of vitamin D and calcium, and go to the hospital for examination in time.

The role and significance of fetal hair

The first hair of a baby is called "fetal hair". It is the only thing that comes from the mother and can be passed down from generation to generation. It has a natural hair tip that "only comes once in a lifetime" and is extremely precious. The first hair cut has innate spiritual energy and is also the most valuable item to collect.

1. It can ward off evil spirits.

2. It can be used as a commemoration (it can be made into fetal hair pens, fetal hair pendants, ornaments, seals, hand and foot prints).

3. It can be used as a ceremony to signify love and marriage in the future, and it has far-reaching meaning.

4. It can also be passed down from generation to generation.