{"id":2070,"date":"2021-09-28T11:24:21","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T11:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parentinggoal.com\/?p=2070"},"modified":"2021-09-28T11:30:57","modified_gmt":"2021-09-28T11:30:57","slug":"how-to-wash-newborn-hair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parentinggoal.com\/how-to-wash-newborn-hair\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Wash Newborn Hair – When Can I Start Washing Baby’s Hair?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let me make a small confession \u2013 I didn\u2019t know I needed a tutorial on how to wash a newborn hair until my second child. My mum pretty much did everything for me after my first delivery \u2013 and I admit that was wrong of me.<\/p>\n

Now that I have taken that out of my chest, let\u2019s talk about when you can start washing your baby\u2019s hair \u2013 and everything that comes with it. Yes, it is not as easy as it sounds; nothing that concerns a baby is as easy as it sounds.<\/p>\n

When I knew my mom was not going to be around for my second baby, I had to carry out some research<\/a> on how to take care of a newborn \u2013 especially in their first few weeks. You needed to see how surprised I was to find out that there are special precautions when it comes to washing a newborn baby\u2019s hair.<\/p>\n

In this article, we are going to highlight how to wash a newborn hair, when you should start washing the baby\u2019s hair \u2013 yes, you cannot start immediately, the benefits, how to dry the hair, and many more.<\/p>\n

Writing this article has got to be one of my best engagements yet. So, let us get it going and take one step further to equip ourselves with the best tips to care for our baby.<\/p>\n

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How to Wash Newborn Baby’s Hair<\/h3>\n

If you are already having an impression that washing a newborn baby\u2019s hair does not take the same procedure as washing their hair when they get older, your impression is correct.<\/p>\n

When it comes to hair, babies differ \u2013 and this is mostly as a result of hereditary traits. You can have a newborn baby with a full head, and there are some with very little or near to nothing on their head.<\/p>\n

No matter the volume of hair on your newborn at birth, washing a newborn baby\u2019s head is usually the same procedure. For the first set of washes for a baby\u2019s hair, rinse with water only; after all, a baby\u2019s hair is not too dirty for a serious wash.<\/p>\n

However, as the baby gets a little bit older, you can gently massage the baby\u2019s hair and scalp with a baby-care shampoo<\/a> before rinsing. According to experts, taking special care of a baby\u2019s hair can help prevent cradle cap<\/a> and infections. It also helps to keep the baby\u2019s hair moisturized.<\/p>\n

When rinsing or washing with shampoo (when the baby is older), be sure to use lukewarm water. Support the baby\u2019s hair with your palm and pour the water over the hair with a cup to rinse the hair or rinse the shampoo. Note that you should always pat the newborn baby\u2019s hair dry after rinsing. Avoid leaving the water on the baby\u2019s head to prevent the baby from catching a cold – especially during winter. In summer, leaving the water is fine though. [Also Read<\/span>: How to Swaddle Your Baby In Summer<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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When Can I start Washing Baby’s Hair?<\/h3>\n

A baby does not need to have a daily bath, so you will stay awhile without washing their hair. But I know every mother buzzes to give their baby a good bath, but when is the best time to start washing a baby\u2019s hair?<\/p>\n

You should start washing your baby\u2019s hair with a mild shampoo after 2 months of age. By this time, the baby is old enough to handle the temperature of the water running around his or her body.<\/p>\n

Yes, nurses and midwives bathe your baby immediately after birth, but they make sure that the baby does not spend too much time in the water. You are not trained to have that precision, so it is best to wait until the baby is about \u2013 or over two months of age.<\/p>\n

When you want to give the baby a bath, make sure you raise the water to the perfect temperature. Like I always say, when it comes to a baby\u2019s bathwater, lukewarm is always best because a baby\u2019s skin is very tender and cannot handle the water if it is warm.<\/p>\n

When bathing the baby, unlike in adults, do make sure you wash the baby\u2019s hair last so as to prevent the baby from catching a cold. You can use a damp cloth to wipe the baby\u2019s head or you can decide to wash the baby\u2019s hair by gently massaging a handful of mild shampoo into his or her head before you rinse.<\/p>\n

To rinse, support the baby\u2019s head in your arm and use the other hand to pour water from a cup over the hair. Try your best to prevent the soapy water from getting into the baby\u2019s eyes.<\/p>\n

[Also Read:<\/span> Cradle Cap Cause, Treatment And Prevention<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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Benefits of Washing Baby’s Hair<\/h3>\n

Just like with adults, there are various benefits of washing a baby\u2019s hair. One point you should keep to note is that you should wash your baby\u2019s hair only once or twice weekly \u2013 no, not daily.<\/p>\n

Your baby can have thick or thin hair \u2013 today, there seem to be different products for the difference in thickness available in the market. But, frankly speaking, there is nothing peculiar about thick or thin hair, as far as the shampoo is specially formulated for babies.<\/p>\n

To be on the safer side, you should ask your medical adviser to prescribe a good product for your baby, rather than going with the promotional content on the labels of baby shampoo in a mall.<\/p>\n

Before we get lost in talking about the right products for their hair wash, let us highlight the benefits of washing a baby\u2019s hair.<\/p>\n

Below, we have highlighted 7 benefits of washing your baby\u2019s hair. Check them out:<\/p>\n

7 Benefits of Washing Your Baby\u2019s Hair<\/h4>\n