ime to cut your baby’s hair? Put away that bowl!
Trimming hair may be a tricky task at first, but with a little experience, you’ll soon be a pro in your own home.
Here’s how:
1. Pick a time of day when baby is in a good mood – for instance, after she’s just been fed or early in the morning. Sharp scissors and a cranky child don’t mix!
2. Sit baby in a highchair and fasten the restraining belt, or place baby in your lap either in a chair or on the floor.
3. Place a towel around baby’s shoulders.
4. Give baby something to occupy his attention (a small play toy, book, or snack).
5. Wet a comb or spray water directly onto the hair, and comb through the hair until it’s wet.
6. Pull sections of hair between your fingers and gently cut below your fingers in a straight line, using them as a guide. (Tip: Start in the back and work your way around to the front – this may seem less scary to a child than starting around the eyes or ears.)
7. Give your baby lots of accolades along the way for being so patient and sitting still!
8. When finished, brush away any hairs on baby’s face, neck, or body, using a towel or a big, soft (clean, of course) makeup brush.
Stand back and admire your work. Plus, this gives you an opportunity to see if there are any corrections (a snip here or there) that you may need to make.
