How to Prevent a Baby's Hair From Being So Dry

While dry hair is something adults sometimes struggle with due to sun exposure, over-washing, chemical processing and heat styling, it's not a problem you expect your baby to have. However, a baby's hair and scalp can easily become dry. It's fine texture and lack of natural oil can contribute to it becoming dry and flyaway. Fortunately you don't have to tote your baby to the spa for expensive conditioning treatments. There are numerous methods to restore moisture to your baby's hair at home.

Things You'll Need

  • Gentle baby shampoo
  • Soft bristled hairbrush
  • Olive oil, coconut oil or Shea butter

Instructions

    • 1
      Use soap and shampoo sparingly on your baby's hair.

      Shampoo your baby's hair once or twice a week. Your baby does not produce the amount of scalp oil an adult does, and his hair does not need to be washed as frequently. By washing it once or twice a week, you reduce the drying effect soap has on his hair.

    • 2
      Extensive rinsing will remove all traces of shampoo from your baby's hair.

      When you do shampoo, wash all traces of soap or shampoo away. Leaving even a small trace of shampoo in your baby's hair can be very drying.

    • 3

      Use a gentle shampoo formulated for baby hair. Never use an adult shampoo on a baby. Not only can it run into her eyes and burn them, it's entirely too harsh for a baby's wispy hair. Shampoos that are free from fragrance, DEA and sulfates are best for baby and her hair.

    • 4

      Massage a tiny amount of olive oil, Shea butter or coconut oil into your baby's hair. This will moisturize his hair and prevent fly-aways.

    • 5

      Massage your baby's scalp. Even if you don't use any oil, the act of massage will stimulate natural scalp oils that may help with his dry hair.

    • 6

      Brush your baby's hair with a soft-bristled baby brush. This will distribute any oils and smooth the hair follicle.

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