How to Give First Haircut to a Baby
Stroking your baby's silky locks is one of the sweetest parts of infancy, but all too soon it's time for her first haircut. While you could spend money at a salon, it is just as easy to give your baby a quick trim at home. Don't forget to save a few locks for her baby book. Like all firsts, a first haircut is sure to be sentimental and you'll enjoy looking back on the event.
Things You'll Need
- Highchair
- Shears
Instructions
Pick the right time. You want your baby to be happy, well-fed and rested so she doesn't squirm and fuss when you are wielding sharp scissors. Depending on your child's age, an hour after waking and breakfast, with plenty of time to spare before nap, may be the ideal time. Secure your baby in a booster or highchair where she can't squirm. Give her a distraction such as a book or allow her to watch a bit of television while you cut her hair. A younger child may be more entertained by a family member making funny faces. Do not attempt a haircut on a child who is too young to sit up and support her own head. Determine the desired length before you start cutting. Baby hair tends to be a little funny looking for the first year of life. Your child may have bald spots, patches of long hair and clumps of thick hair. Don't make it worse by cutting her hair too short. Use professional shears. Craft or kitchen scissors may snag and pull your child's hair making the experience uncomfortable. Professional scissors are very sharp and will cut through hair easily. Work in small sections. If your baby has long hair, use salon clips to hold hair out of the way. Hold a small section of hair between your thumb and forefinger and trim off a quarter to a half inch. You can always go back and take off more later if it's too long. Stop if your baby gets fussy. It's better to have a bad haircut than to risk injuring your child. Finish cutting her hair after food and a nap.
