2 Month Old Baby Hair Care

Since african american hair tends to be kinky it can tangle easily.

2 month old baby hair care.

Until then here s how to take care of whatever hair your baby does have. Please research the benefits of. I use a small amount of the buttercreme at night i either wash or wet her hair during bath time and comb out her hair. However if you don t want to chop your baby s hair then you may tie his hair in a ponytail.

Aim for a quick shampoo when you bathe your baby which doesn t need to be more often than a couple times a week. If you are concerned about your baby s hair pulling habit chop his hair. That means they can hold their head a little steadier while lying on their tummies or being supported upright. I started using miss jessie s baby buttercreme.

If baby is bald make sure she wears a hat outside whenever possible specifically between the hours of 10 a m. In the second month. Don t wash your baby s hair every day. Have your doctor assess the posterior fontanelle to see if there are any concerns that it is still open at this time.

Two month old babies are gaining more control over their bodies. Particularly with newborns there s just no need. Instead wash your baby s hair only once a week using a mild baby shampoo. Chop your baby s hair.

If your baby spends most of their time on their back you may notice a larger bald. My four month old baby girl has thick curly locks and it was becoming somewhat of a chore to comb out her hair. If your baby has long hair then certainly he will be able to pull them. Biracial babies hair is usually less curly and they produce more oil so if necessary you can wash the hair twice a week.

Tame tangles troublesome hair. Comb out the tangles carefully to prevent breakage. I use 0 3ml of jamaican black castor oil in my child s hair and that is a minimal amount of drops because a lot is not needed in my opinion since she is so young. The posterior fontanelle a soft spot on the top of your baby s head you might not even have noticed should be closed by 2 months old although in some cases it might remain open until your baby is 3 months old.