Your baby's first haircut is a milestone in terms of growth and development. Many parents often take pictures, collect locks of hair, and may have to dry some baby tears during the first hair trim. For some babies, the first haircut can be terrifying and stressful. Other babies act as if a hair trim is another new activity with new sounds and sights to discover.When Does Baby Need the First Haircut?
The first haircut a baby gets should have no surprises. Many parents will mimic a salon haircut with their children in a high chair. Some have even given a child's favorite doll a "trim" for the child to see. A "trim" or a "snip" may be a better term than the word "cut". When deciding on a professional for the first visit, choose a stylist that has experience in working with small children. Your child may first need a "meet and greet" visit to the salon. Introduce your baby to the stylists and give baby some time to get used to this new person. The first visit may just be for your child to observe what happens at the salon. This is a perfect opportunity for baby and two adults; one person can hold the baby while mommy or daddy gets a haircut that the child can watch. If an older sibling needs a trim as well, this may be a great way to ease baby into what happens at the salon.
The time of day chosen for baby's first trim is very critical. If lunchtime is near or baby is used to napping during a particular time of day, this would not be the ideal time for a first time snip. Bad timing may increase the likelihood of a tantrum and could traumatize your child during the first visit. Parents may also feel more at ease when the salon first opens or near closing time, just in case the best laid plans fall through.
If your baby was born with a full head of hair, they may be ready for that first trim as early as eight months of age. Other children may not grow a substantial amount of hair until around two years of age. The decision for a baby's haircut usually rests on the personal tastes of the parents.
The First Visit
The first haircut a baby gets should have no surprises. Many parents will mimic a salon haircut with their children in a high chair. Some have even given a child's favorite doll a "trim" for the child to see. A "trim" or a "snip" may be a better term than the word "cut". When deciding on a professional for the first visit, choose a stylist that has experience in working with small children. Your child may first need a "meet and greet" visit to the salon. Introduce your baby to the stylists and give baby some time to get used to this new person. The first visit may just be for your child to observe what happens at the salon. This is a perfect opportunity for baby and two adults; one person can hold the baby while mommy or daddy gets a haircut that the child can watch. If an older sibling needs a trim as well, this may be a great way to ease baby into what happens at the salon.
The time of day chosen for baby's first trim is very critical. If lunchtime is near or baby is used to napping during a particular time of day, this would not be the ideal time for a first time snip. Bad timing may increase the likelihood of a tantrum and could traumatize your child during the first visit. Parents may also feel more at ease when the salon first opens or near closing time, just in case the best laid plans fall through.The stylist should only need to spray baby's head with a water bottle. Having a stranger shampoo your baby's hair may be a frightening experience. If your baby does not cooperate, one option is for you to sit your baby in your lap while you are in the styling chair. A baby's hair trim should usually last for fifteen to twenty minutes at most.
Though the first visit may be difficult, it is also a human necessity and is one of the first introductions your baby will have to the world of personal grooming. With patience and repetition, your baby should soon be more at ease when visiting the salon.
Doc. No.: CBFADS729Colby Brister is a writer for My Baby Bedding Shop and is the loving parent of two. One boy and one girl. His children are all grown up now but he loves writing about children and giving tips on certain scenarios that parents are faced with along the way. Colby sure hopes that you have found this article helpful. Colby would like for you to check out his Glenna Jean Crib Bedding. He would also like for you to take a look at the Glenna Jean McKenzie Collection.
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