How long does it take to cut a newborn's hair? Can a newborn's hair be cut?

Newborns are very fragile, and many of their daily behaviors require special attention. Some people say that cutting a newborn’s hair can promote hair growth, while others say it is bad for the baby’s health. So, can a newborn’s hair be cut?

Can I cut my newborn's hair?

You can cut hair, but it is suitable for cutting hair, not for shaving.

Elders believe that shaving a baby's head after one month will make the hair darker and thicker in the future. However, the quality of hair has nothing to do with shaving the baby's hair. Since hair grows from the hair follicles under the scalp, no matter what is done to the hair above the scalp, the hair growing in the hair follicles will not be affected. Whether the hair grows fast or slow, thick or thin, black or white, and more or less has nothing to do with shaving the baby's hair, but is related to the baby's growth and development, nutritional status and genetic genes.

Babies have thin and tender skin and weak resistance, so shaving can easily cause skin loss and infection. If bacteria invade the roots of hair and destroy the hair follicles, not only will the hair not grow well, but it will backfire and cause hair loss.

In addition, hair can also protect the baby's head. When the head is hit by an accident or external objects, thick and elastic hair will be the first to bear the brunt, which can prevent or reduce head injuries. Once the hair is shaved, the head skin is exposed, and if you do not take good sun protection when going out, it will be easy to cause brain damage due to direct radiation from the sun.

Winter is cold and windy. Thick hair can block some of the cold wind and reduce the chance of the cold wind blowing directly on the head, making it less likely for the baby to catch a cold. If the hair is shaved, it is easy for the head to catch a cold, causing discomfort to the child.

When can a newborn baby have his hair cut?

The scalp of a newborn is very delicate and may be "scratched" during a haircut, thus causing damage to the epidermal hair follicle tissue. At the same time, the original layer of fetal skin on the baby's head will also be "scratched". Without the protection of the fetal skin, bacteria can easily take advantage of it and cause infection. In addition, a haircut only cuts off the keratinized part of the hair, which cannot affect the future growth of the baby's hair. In other words, shaving the baby's head after one month will not make the baby's hair thicker. You can choose to cut the baby's hair when he is two to three months old. At this time, the baby's hair has a certain length and is relatively safer. Of course, when cutting the hair, the barber and the child's parents must cooperate well, do not let the active child touch the scissors, and try to avoid skin damage.

How often should a newborn baby have his hair cut?

Judging from the growth of my baby's hair, my daughter needs a haircut every two months.

Everyone's hair grows at a different rate, and babies are no exception. If you think the hair is getting long and needs to be cut, give it to the baby. There is no such thing as appropriate or inappropriate. It is best if the baby is comfortable.

In fact, it depends on the growth and development of the child's hair. For example, if the child's hair is long and the weather is hot, you can cut his hair.

If your baby is born with thick hair and it happens to be a hot summer, it is recommended to shave your baby's hair short to prevent eczema, but shaving the head bald is not recommended. Do not shave the scalp that has eczema, otherwise it will be more susceptible to infection.

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