Something all new parents have in common is a ton of questions about how to take care and do what is best for their baby. As a new parent you probably have a crib organised, cupboards full of nappies and sometimes even a playlist of nursery rhymes on your digital devices. One question you might have about taking care of your baby is how often you need to wash your baby’s hair. Now let us look at how often you should wash your little young one’s hair.
How Often Should You Wash A Baby’s Hair
The first question you might have is when do you start washing your baby’s hair? And the answer is that you can start washing your baby’s hair once he or she has a few locks. Start with dabbing their strands with warm water and cotton for the first few weeks. After about a few weeks or months, you might want to consider introducing a lathering of mild baby shampoo.
When you feel that it is the right time to wash your baby’s hair with baby shampoo, you must be careful to choose the right one for your baby. Most importantly, you will need to wash your little one's hair with shampoo that is made especially for babies. The best baby shampoos are mild, soothing and comforting. Be mindful not to choose shampoos containing harsh, unnatural ingredients on your baby. Try to invest in a shampoo which your paediatrician has approved and which has been tested.
It is often advised that you should bathe your baby once or twice a week. As your baby’s hair follicles don’t make much oil, you only need to apply only shampoo once or twice a week. Washing your baby's head is not just about keeping your little one clean, it gives parents the chance to bond with their baby as they spend time massaging shampoo onto the baby’s head.
You can also use the time you spend washing your little one’s hair as a routine to calm them for their bedtime. A bath will help your baby sleep well. Now let us look at how you can wash your baby’s hair.
How to Wash Your Baby’s Hair?
First fill a tub with about two to four inches of warm water. Use your elbow to check if the water is not too hot. Bathe your baby as you normally bathe. When washing your baby’s air, cradle the little one under your arm and moisten their scalp with a wet cloth before gently using a small dollop of baby shampoo into your little one’s hair.
Rinse out the shampoo using your hand carefully and well. When all the shampoo has been washed away, remember to let your abay;s hair dry. Take them and palace them on a towel. Next, gently rub the hair dry.
You can caboose to allow your baby’s hair to dry on its own. If you want to dry your baby’s hair by yourself, use a soft towel to soak in the additional water.
