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Many first-time parents may be frightened by the baby’s hair falling out and the first thing to know is that it is a natural process. How many months does the baby’s hair fall out? The loss of hair in children usually occurs until 6 months of age and comprises three phases that are known as: growth, rest and fall.
In newborns, hair follicles usually enter the resting phase at the same time, which generates gradual baldness , but there is no need to be frightened, this sudden hair loss is related to hormonal factors. Before birth, the child had a high concentration of sex hormones from the mother and after he is born, the levels of these hormones fall and the fall of hair strands also represents a consequence of this process.
The flaws that appear on the baby’s scalp can also be related to the friction of the child’s head with the mattress or pillow. Sleeping in the same position can also cause localized capillary failures.
Although much is said about hair loss in children up to six months of age, many experts point out that the total exchange of hair can occur up to 2 years of age, when there is a substitution for longer and thicker hair.
IMPORTANT: Even if the exchange of wires is common until the child’s six months of life, it is essential that parents be aware if the loss continues after this phase and it is always important to pass on events that are out of the ordinary to the pediatrician.
And When Does the Child Go Totally Bald?
Many children are bald even after the first year of life, and even so, it is possible to see a very thin and almost imperceptible down in the distance. In cases where the hairless region is related to the position in which the baby sleeps, the ideal is to alternate the position to minimize localized flaws.
Most parents who do not have information about common hair loss in the first few months of a baby’s life may be frightened, especially when they see the amount of hair on the child’s pillow.
The very thin strands naturally come off the scalp and the ideal when the baby’s hair starts to fall is that the mother does not force the fall by passing the hand or brush often on the child’s scalp.
Which product to use to wash baby’s hair?
Shampoos should not be used in the first months of life, and the ideal is that the pediatric recommendation for the same soap used on the skin to be used on the child’s head is respected. Opt for soaps suitable for hygiene from head to baby’s feet.
Experts warn that the birth of the wires can occur from six months of life to one and a half years of age, but some children may have this time extended and if there is concern on the part of the parents, it is essential that the pediatrician is consulted for all necessary observations.
If the child’s hair falls out after the age of two years, it may be related to some health problem involving lack of vitamins and unbalanced diet.
Children’s Hair – Curiosities and Concerns
The most natural thing is that from the first year of age, what is called permanent hair , usually thinner and lighter , begins to be born and this is due to the reduced amount of pigmentation in childhood compared to adult life.
Only from the age of three does the production of melanin increase and the hair acquires a real tone and shape (straight, curly, wavy or curly).
Whenever hair loss falls outside of what is considered natural, it is important to analyze all aspects that involve the child’s health, especially in relation to food .
It is recommended that the childhood diet be as healthy as possible, without abuse of sodium (salt) and preferably without the presence of refined sugar. Fruits, vegetables and legumes should be explored daily after the age of six months in the food introduction .
The hair loss in baby is natural and should not be scared to reason and even if they fall after periods considered normal, with the pediatrician the problem can be solved with proper treatment, which in most cases is related to corrections in child’s diet.
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My name is Dr. Alexis Hart I am 38 years old, I am the mother of 3 beautiful children! Different ages, different phases 16 years, 12 years and 7 years. In love with motherhood since always, I found it difficult to make my dreams come true, and also some more after I was already a mother.
Since I imagined myself as a mother, in my thoughts everything seemed to be much easier and simpler than it really was, I expected to get pregnant as soon as I wished, but it wasn’t that simple. The first pregnancy was smooth, but my daughter’s birth was very troubled. Joana was born in 2002 with a weight of 2930kg and 45cm, from a very peaceful cesarean delivery but she had already been born with congenital pneumonia due to a broken bag not treated with antibiotics even before delivery.
