Although some babies are born bald, most babies
are born with a soft, downy head of hair. This newborn
hair will only last for the first few months after
birth. The fluffy newborn hair gradually falls out
and new hair grows in. The new hair is much fuller
than the newborn hair and tends to grow in a pattern.
The hair that replaces the down is more along the
lines of the texture and eventual color that the
child will have, but this is not guaranteed.
The care of baby hair is simple. The key thing to
remember when caring for the hair of a newborn is
to be very gentle. Avoid putting pressure on the
soft spot on the top of the baby's head. Most babies
and even some children up to the age of five are
sensitive to any kind of pressure on their scalp.
When washing the hair and the scalp of a baby or
young child, be sure to move very slowly and gently.
Make sure that there are no tangles in the hair
before washing it.
Many babies and young children do not like to have
their hair washed. It is important to teach children
at a very early age the importance of hair and scalp
cleanliness. This can be accomplished by making
shampooing a special time that becomes a treat for
the child.
Ways to make this experience enjoyable are to
use tearless shampoo, like Noodle & Boo's
Extra
Gentle Shampoo, and take appropriate
measures to avoid getting products in the face
and eyes. One very valuable asset is a bath hat.
It looks like a visor and is snug around the forehead
and behind the neck. It allows you to wet, wash
and rinse the hair without ever getting the face
wet. Shampooing becomes a nice head massage instead
of a dreaded event.
Avoiding tangles is also helpful. Noodle &
Boo's Conditioning
Hair Polish ensures that tangles
come out effortlessly and hair remains well groomed.
Conditioning hair polish also helps protect young
scalps from environmental conditions.
as baby grows
As babies become children, their hair will often change color. Often children
who had very light colored hair as a newborn or young baby have darker hair,
as they get older. Scientists believe that as pigment cells gradually mature,
they produce more pigment in the child's hair, making it darker. Light hair
is basically hair that has an absence of pigment.
As children start to take an interest in their own hair and how they style
it, it is the time to encourage them to follow
an entire regimen of good hair hygiene practices.
Show children how to properly shampoo and rinse
their hair. Tangles cause irritation and pain
for young children. Noodle & Boo's Conditioning
Hair Polish eliminates this frustration
by gently taking away the source of irritation:
tangles! Hair becomes easy to comb without pain
or pulling, and it dries shiny smooth. It also
ensures that children look well groomed in between
shampooing by giving children (and their parents)
a grooming tool that does not weigh down hair,
but leaves it well styled. This excellent tool
helps eliminate bed-head and ensures that children
will look well groomed in between shampoos.
Teach children about towel blotting, detangling, combing and brushing their
hair too. Help them build a good hair hygiene schedule so that they learn the
importance of keeping their hair clean and neat.
Giving your child high quality products, combs and brushes, and teaching them
the proper way to care for their hair can instill
good grooming habits that will come in handy for
many years to come!
While the information published
here is meant to be accurate, it is not intended
to substitute for professional medical advice.
Please consult your physician or local medical
facility for information specific to your individual
needs. We urge that you check with your physician
before undertaking any course of action and recommend
that you always follow the advice and recommendations
of your health practitioner.
