How to maintain my child's hair

Written By The HealthMeth Team - Updated On Thursday, December 9, 2021 12:00 PM

Baby hair care

There are many ways to keep baby's hair clean and healthy, including: [1]

  • Moisturizing hair: There are many natural products that work to moisturize the hair, such as: jojoba oil, emu oil, avocado oil, virgin coconut oil, and almond oil, as these oils are used by placing a small amount of them, rubbing them with the tips of the fingers, then massaging the scalp The head and hair if it is dry, but it is indicated that products with mineral oils should be avoided, as they clog the pores.
  • Combing hair : Hair tangle is not a big problem for children, but rather you must know how to deal with long hair and take care of it from dirt, by combing it carefully using a wide-toothed comb, and if the hair is dry and tangled, then a small amount of oil or Conditioner to help comb hair.


How to wash children's hair

The sebaceous glands on the scalp do not produce large amounts of oils until puberty, so it is good to wash the hair every few days using a gentle shampoo on the eyes, so as not to irritate them and tears, but if the child's hair is long, you can use a conditioner or spray to avoid knots. It is preferable to use a soft brush for fine hair, but for children with curly hair, they do not need to wash their hair more than once a week, because they enjoy completely dry skin and scalp, and the frequent washing makes it more dry . [2]


Protect baby's hair

The mother should protect the child's hair from the so-called cradle cap, which is a type of rash that leads to hair loss, as the appearance of a crusty layer on the child's skin means that he suffers from a cradle cap, and its treatment is by using a small amount of oil, Then massage the baby 's scalp . [3]


References

  1. "Hispanic babies: Hair care" , www.babycenter.com , Retrieved 17-2-2018. Edited.
  2. Dr. Michael Roizen, MD, "How should I take care of my child's hair?" , Www.sharecare.com , Retrieved 17-2-2018. Edited.
  3. HEATHER TOPHAM WOOD (14-8-2017), “How to Keep My Infant's Hair From Falling Out in the Back” , www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 2-17-2018. Edited.