What should I do if my baby has bald pillow and sparse hair on the top of his head? Maybe it’s because of these reasons…

As the saying goes, \”The body\’s hair and skin are influenced by its parents.\” But some parents don\’t understand. Although their own hair is very healthy, their baby\’s hair grows \”as they please\”, with clumps here and there. If your hair is thin and yellow, it means you are young. Your hair will grow gray at a young age. Not growing your hair will make you even more worried! So today, Doudehui will give unified answers to the questions that daddies and mommies ask the most. Let me give you an in-depth analysis of the things about baby’s hair~ What should I do if my baby’s hair is thin and yellow? Babies with rickets, deficiencies or excesses of certain rare elements, and genetic metabolic diseases will all have yellow hair. However, if the parents\’ hair is good, the baby\’s hair will not be bad either. Thin and yellowish hair is mostly temporary, because the size, color, and straightness of the baby\’s hair are usually closely related to the parents\’ genetics. Some babies have thick hair when they are born, but gradually fall out and become thinner as they grow. This is normal metabolism, and will gradually become thicker later. Therefore, as long as there is not extensive hair loss, there is no need to worry. Many parents try to stimulate hair growth through multiple haircuts. This method is not impossible, but the baby\’s hair cannot be shaved to avoid affecting the hair follicles in the process of shaving. The correct approach should be to leave some stubble every time you get a haircut. Remember! Thin hair in babies is not a disease, because hair growth needs to wait! Is occipital alopecia in babies due to calcium deficiency? Occipital baldness is caused by repeated pressure and friction between the head and a certain place (such as a pillow) for a long time. In addition, the baby\’s metabolism is strong, which results in local hair loss. For example, head eczema, head discomfort, otitis media, dry heat, etc. will cause the baby to rub his head frequently and cause a circle of hair on the back of the head to stop growing. Therefore, the more the baby turns his head, the more opportunities there are for the occiput to be rubbed, and the more obvious the occipital baldness becomes. Parents need to initially determine which situation their baby belongs to and seek medical treatment in time. As for the hair on the back of the head, it will grow out slowly. Many babies will develop occipital baldness after 2 months, and it will gradually worsen. Many parents think this is due to \”calcium deficiency.\” In fact, there are very few babies under one year old who do not have occipital baldness, so parents do not need to worry about this. Whether you are breastfeeding, formula feeding or mixed feeding, you do not need additional calcium supplements. With growth, when the baby gradually becomes able to sit, stand, and walk, and sleeps gradually becomes quieter, the hair on the occipital area will gradually grow out and return to normal. It will gradually disappear at about 2 years old, without any intervention and treat. Why does baby have white hair? If a baby has a little white hair, it is probably caused by genetic factors. For example, the baby\’s parents or grandparents have little white hair. It may also be due to uneven pigment secretion in the baby\’s germinal layer, resulting in less melanin in the hair follicles and the development of white hair. . As the baby ages and the body continues to develop, the white hair will naturally disappear after the physiological functions gradually return to normal. But if your baby has a lot of white hair and it tends to grow longer, you must go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time to find out the cause. What\’s wrong with baby\’s hair not growing after shaving his head? Many parents are keen on shaving their babies\’ heads, thinking that shaving their babies\’ heads will make their hair thicker and darker in the future. As everyone knows, shaving the baby\’s hair can easily cause uneven stimulation of hair follicles, affect the growth rate of new hair, and cause hair to grow in patches here and there. After some babies have their heads shaved, due to their habit of sleeping on their sides and the different development times of hair follicles on their heads, the hair does not grow on both sides or the hair is sparse on one side. Generally, parents do not need to intervene in this situation for the time being. As the hair follicles on the head develop, the situation will improve. It is usually recommended that for boys, it is best to have their hair cut into a 0.5-1 cm crew cut, while for girls, it is better to just cut their hair shorter and not to shave their heads blindly. After all, the baby is in the growth stage, and all aspects of the body are not yet mature. Without hair, the skin on the baby\’s head has lost its protection, especially now that the weather is so hot. If the baby is sweating or itching on the head, scratching the baby will lead to bacteria. Invading the root of the hair can easily damage the hair follicles, which is really not worth the gain. How to care for baby\’s hair? ❶ It is suitable for babies to have their hair cut, not shaved. Using scissors to trim your baby\’s hair will not damage your baby\’s tender scalp and can also prevent infection. ❷ Wash your baby\’s hair frequently to keep it clean and stimulate the scalp to promote hair growth. If you don\’t wash your hair all the time, the oil and sweat on the scalp will irritate your baby\’s scalp, which may cause secondary infection and affect the growth of new hair. ❸ Use a non-irritating baby shampoo and gently massage your baby\’s scalp with your fingertips. Do not rub the hair hard to prevent the hair from getting tangled together and making it difficult to comb, which can easily cause the hair to fall off. ❹ When blowing your baby’s hair with a hair dryer, use a low temperature to prevent damage to your baby’s fragile hair and tender scalp. ❺ Frequently combing your baby\’s hair can stimulate the scalp, promote local blood circulation, and help hair growth. Therefore, as long as it is convenient for parents, they can take a comb and comb the baby\’s hair in the direction of natural growth. Do not force your baby\’s hair to be combed in the opposite direction according to your own wishes. ❻ It is best to choose a comb with slightly wider teeth for your baby, and the top of the comb teeth should not be too sharp to avoid scratching the baby\’s scalp. ❼ If the baby\’s hair is very messy, parents should hold the ends of the hair with one hand when combing the baby\’s hair. This can reduce the stress on the baby\’s scalp, prevent the hair from falling off due to force, and reduce the pain during combing. ❽ When braiding your baby\’s hair, do not pull the baby\’s hair tightly or tie it with rubber bands, otherwise the hair in the areas that are often pulled will easily become bald and thin. ❾ Properly taking the baby to bask in the sun and exercise outdoors will help strengthen the baby\’s physical fitness and is beneficial to the baby\’s growth and hair growth. ❿ Pay attention to balanced nutrition every day. The staple food for babies under 1 year old is still milk. After the baby is 6 months old, rice cereal, egg yolks, vegetables, fruits, meat and other complementary foods will be gradually added. In addition, vitamin AD should be supplemented to the baby on time until he is 2 years old. In summer, it may be suspended for a period of time depending on the situation. Have all parents suddenly realized the things about baby’s hair? Don’t think that your baby’s hair quality is not good and just try random remedies. You might end up harming your baby without even knowing it. It’s better to take care of your baby correctly and wait for the hair folliclesGrowing healthy hair after it matures is the most correct choice!