Caring for baby’s hair

There’s really no way to predict what kind of hair your baby will have before it is born, or, to be honest, whether baby will have any hair at birth at all. Many children come into the world with little or no hair, while others have a nice little mop on top.
If your baby has hair, even very fine hair, it should be washed regularly. But regularly, for a newborn, does not mean daily. Baby’s skin, and therefore scalp, is sensitive, and as he or she isn’t particularly active in the first few months, there’s no need to wash their hair more than a few times a week. Don’t panic if you baby has “cradle cap”, or dry and flaky scalp, as this is common and not harmful.


Here are a few tips to follow when washing baby’s hair:

• Always use a product formulated for babies. We love Klorane’s Gentle Protective shampoo. It’s easy to rinse and won’t sting baby’s eyes.
• If baby has quite a bit of hair, use a soft boar bristle brush to take out any tiny tangles before wetting the hair.
• Wet the hair with lukewarm water and lather the shampoo in gently. Rinse well with warm water. A good baby shampoo will rinse out quickly.
• Don’t go overboard on the products. Baby’s hair doesn’t need anything more than a quality shampoo; conditioners are unnecessary. Keep those for when your child has long hair.
• Always check the water temperature first and never leave baby alone in the bath, even for a few seconds; accidents happen.