5 Reasons You Should Brush Your Baby’s Hair Regularly

Many parents worry that brushing hair for their kids regularly will hurt their scalp. In fact, this brings many unexpected benefits that only a few people know.

Some babies are born “bald” while others are born with a lot of hair. Even in some cases, before 6 months of age, your baby’s hair will not only not grow, but also it will tend to fall out.

However, no matter how much your baby’s hair is, regular brushing is beneficial. Read on the below shares of MACSARA Hair to understand why you should brush your baby’s hair regularly.

Why should you brush your baby’s hair?

The skin of babies and young children is often very fragile, so many parents fear that brushing their hair too often will hurt their scalp. However, the fact that gentle brushing can provide some of the following health benefits:

1. Promote blood circulation 

Brushing your baby’s hair regularly with a soft-bristle comb can help increase blood circulation to the scalp, thereby helping to stimulate hair growth.

2. Help your baby relax

Gentle hair brushing is also a very good treatment, helping to give your baby comfort. Not only that, but this is also a very good method of lulling.

3. Stimulating nervous system

Brushing hair is also a gentle scalp massage activity, helping your baby relax. In addition, this works to help the central nervous system and brain of the baby develop healthily.

4. Treatment of seborrheic dermatitis

In the first few months, babies often have seborrheic dermatitis. The main symptom of this condition is dry, flaky patches of skin on the baby’s scalp. Although the condition will go away on its own, brushing your baby’s hair regularly will help clear dry patches and reduce the risk of recurrence.

5. Help your baby look cuter

Brushing your baby’s hair regularly will help her/him look neat, groomed and much cuter.

When should you start brushing your baby’s hair?

There is no set timeline, so you can start brushing your baby’s hair at any time. However, when brushing your baby’s hair, be careful to choose combs with soft bristles that won’t irritate the baby’s skin.

Notes when brushing your baby’s hair

 Baby’s skin is very delicate, so you need to be very careful when brushing hair for your baby. When brushing, you should note the following:

• Use a soft-bristle comb that is specifically used to comb your baby’s hair, not adult combs, as these can damage the scalp.
• Use a wide-tooth comb to comb your baby’s hair. If your baby’s hair is tangled, this comb will help you to remove it easily without causing any pain or discomfort.
• If you find your baby’s hair getting messy, you can try using baby lotions.
• You should comb from the ends to the roots. If your baby’s hair is long and messy, calm down and gently remove it, not tugging or applying too much force.
• If you want to tie your baby’s hair, use a soft elastic and a loose tie. If you tie it too tightly, your baby’s hair will easily fall out and face many other problems such as scalp pain, hair breakage.
• Only brush your baby’s hair when it’s dry because when it’s wet, the hair will become weaker and more vulnerable.
• Comb your baby’s hair 2 times/day.

Haircare for babies 

In addition to regular brushing hair for your baby, you can also refer to some tips for baby hair care below:

• Shampooing: One of the main reasons why hair is more vulnerable is because of the dirty and damp scalp. To avoid this situation, you should wash and massage your baby’s scalp about 3 times/week with specialized shampoos for infants and young children.
• Massage with essential oils: You can massage your baby’s scalp and body with some safe oils such as coconut oil, olive oil, etc. to improve blood circulation and help your baby sleep better. In addition, massaging the scalp with essential oils helps moisturize and prevent the formation of dandruff.
• Choose baby hair care products for kids: Do not use adult hair care products as these may contain chemicals that are bad for your baby’s skin. Baby products specifically designed for sensitive skin.
• Take care of your baby’s long hair: If you want your baby to “grow” long hair, take care of your baby’s hair carefully. You should not only trim, shampoo your baby often to avoid dirt but also avoid tying your baby’s hair too tightly, as this could make the hair more vulnerable.

Although combing your baby’s hair offers many benefits, you need to be very careful because, in the first months of life, your baby’s scalp is very fragile. Hopefully, with the above information, you have learned some more useful ways to care for your baby’s hair.