Is it normal for babies to have thin hair? What should I do if my baby has thin hair?

Many babies are born with very sparse hair, and many mothers are worried about the amount of hair their babies have. Everyone wants shiny black hair, and it is normal for babies to have sparse hair during the regrowth period, and you can find ways to remedy it.

Many babies have sparse hair when they are just born, and some even have only a few yellowish hairs on the top of their heads. Usually, the baby's hair will slowly grow when the baby is about 1 year old, or even earlier. By the age of 2, the hair is already quite lush. If the newborn has less hair, parents do not need to worry too much, and do not treat the child casually, so as not to hurt the baby and cause the baby's hair to become really sparse. If you still find that the baby has very little hair after the baby is 2 years old, for the sake of safety, it is best to take the baby to the hospital for examination, try to avoid treating the baby privately, and do not believe in some so-called folk remedies.

(1) The amount of hair varies from person to person. The amount of hair a baby has has nothing to do with the mother’s nutrition, illness, pregnancy reaction, mood, etc. during pregnancy, so mothers should never think it is their fault and blame themselves.

(2) The amount of hair at birth has nothing to do with the amount of hair that will be grown in the future. A large number of studies have shown that when babies with thin hair are one year old, or even earlier, their hair will gradually grow out, and by the age of two, they will have grown a lot of hair. At this point, they are no different from other children.

(3) Do not force the growth of new hair. Some parents do not wash their children's hair, fearing that the small amount of hair they have will be washed away. In fact, the hair that falls out when washing is old hair, which will fall out even if not washed. On the contrary, if you do not wash your hair for a long time, the stimulation of oil and sweat will make the scalp itchy, bacteria will multiply, causing secondary infection, and affecting the growth of new hair. Some parents also rub ginger on the baby's scalp, or even apply "hair growth essence" or "hair growth spirit", etc. This is superfluous, because the thin hair of newborns does not belong to alopecia.

First, get enough sleep

Compared with adults, babies need enough sleep to promote physical development because their brains are not yet fully developed. In addition, if babies get enough sleep, their hair will grow naturally. Sufficient sleep and good sleep quality are critical to children's health. A good physical and mental state is also a prerequisite for healthy hair growth.

Second, clean your baby’s hair more often

Proper hair cleaning can stimulate hair growth and reduce the chance of rashes and infections. In addition, babies are in a period of rapid development, so it is necessary to clean their hair frequently. Clean your baby once a day before 6 months old, and once every 2-3 days after 6 months. Wash your child's hair frequently, keep the scalp clean, pay attention to the hygiene of the scalp, stimulate the scalp, and promote hair growth. When washing your hair, be sure to choose a shampoo specifically for children. When washing your hair, gently massage the scalp. Do not rub it hard, which will damage the hair and make it tangled. Finally, rinse it with clean warm water.

Third, ensure balanced nutrition

In terms of diet, we should try to ensure balanced nutrition, arrange appropriate complementary foods, correct the baby's picky eating habits, and give the baby more eggs, lean meat, carrots, kelp and other foods. At each age of the child, we should pay attention to adding the food needed for the stage, so that he has sufficient nutritional supplements, and correct the child's unhealthy eating habits in time. Children should ensure the intake of milk, fish, meat, soy products and fruits and a reasonable combination of foods. Among them, kelp and seaweed rich in iodine can also be eaten by children.

Fourth, comb your baby’s hair more often

Combing hair is the same as cleaning hair, which also stimulates the scalp to promote hair growth. When combing your baby's hair, use a soft and flexible comb, such as a rubber comb. Children's skin is more delicate, so when combing their hair, you should choose a rubber comb, which is more flexible and softer and will not damage the child's scalp. When combing the hair, remember to comb it in the natural growth direction of the child's hair.

Fifth, get some sun exposure

Sunbathing can not only kill bacteria, but also promote blood circulation in the scalp, thus promoting the growth of baby's hair. When taking your baby to the sun, try not to expose him to strong light to avoid sunburn. And the time of sunbathing should not be too long each time, 10-20 minutes is enough. Appropriate sunlight and fresh air outdoors are very beneficial to the growth of children's hair. Ultraviolet radiation is conducive to sterilization and can also promote the development of the scalp.

1. Shave your head after the full moon

In many places, it is customary to shave the baby's head when the baby is one month old. It is believed that shaving the baby's head when the baby is one month old will make the baby's hair grow thicker and darker in the future. In fact, this practice is very dangerous for babies. The skin of infants is delicate, and their scalp will be damaged invisibly to the naked eye. If the razor is not clean, it will induce bacteria to enter the baby's head. In mild cases, it will cause infection, and in severe cases, it will cause sepsis. Moreover, experts have also pointed out that shaving the baby's head when the baby is one month old has no direct relationship with future hair growth.

2. Washing your hair too infrequently

Newborns don't have much hair. Some parents are very careful when washing their babies' hair, and even reduce the frequency of washing, fearing that they will wash away the little hair their babies have. This practice is not scientific. The hair that falls off when washing is all aging hair. If you don't wash your baby's hair for a long time, it will cause infection and affect the growth of new hair.

3. Error generation

Some parents get anxious when they see their baby has less hair, and try to use folk remedies - rubbing ginger on the hair to promote blood circulation in the scalp and make the hair grow faster. This practice is neither good for the baby nor scientifically based. It is even more ridiculous that some parents buy "hair growth spirit" and "hair growth essence" for their children to apply. The baby's skin is tender and not suitable for the stimulation of chemicals. Moreover, the baby's thin hair does not mean baldness, so using these things is superfluous.

When the fetus grows in the womb to about 20 weeks, not only the head is covered with lanugo, but also the whole body is covered with lanugo. The lanugo feels fine and soft, mainly because there is no medulla in the middle of the hair and the color is very light. The lanugo will turn into vellush hair when the baby is born. Vellush hair is soft and has no medulla in the middle. The difference from lanugo is that the color is a little darker than that of lanugo. The length of vellush hair is generally rarely more than 2 cm. For example, the fine hair on a woman's face or arms is vellush hair. Generally, the lanugo on the baby's head will fall off once when the fetus is about 7 to 8 months old, and the second time will gradually fall off about 2 to 3 months after birth.

Therefore, except for special diseases or premature babies, only a few newborns can see lanugo on their bodies and faces (such as the forehead), and the lanugo on the head will quickly change from lanugo to slightly colored soft hair after birth. Experts say that the hair of newborns will fall off twice during the growth process. The first time is about 7 to 8 months in the fetal period, and the order of shedding is from the forehead to the sides and the back of the neck. After the hair in these parts falls off, new hair will grow in succession when the baby is about to be born; the second time of hair loss is about 2 to 3 months after the baby is born, and some babies will only lose hair on the top of the head. However, most babies will start to grow new hair after 6 to 7 months.