Our 2 1/2 yr old boy screams when he has to get his hair cut. But trimming it at home , isnt the cure. How can we get him to sit still without using the computer like we do at home? I have even tried to sit him on my lap while he's getting it cut. Help !!!!!!!!!
2007-02-09 11:19:07 · 11 answers · asked by momme malis 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
these are great answers but we are in the kansas city area.......the closest cookie cutters is springfield........but thanks ........any others anyone knows of would be great i havent been able to find online ones
2007-02-09 12:20:35 · update #1
I have used TV and bribery to do my kids hair--put them in the high chair (even if you have to get it out of storage) in front of the boob tube, give them a bag of something really awesome like chocolate chips or something, and then GO FAST WITH THOSE SCISSORS. If not, you need to take him somewhere and be prepared to not only hold him on your lap but put his head in a vice grip. Make sure the barber/stylist knows they have to work FAST and to ignore the screaming.
2007-02-09 15:04:20 · answer #1 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing his head sweats alot, maybe when wearing his hat but probably most likely when hes sleeping. It could be what i have right now and the Dr. said it was a fungal infection. Does it itch? Mine just a little and thats how it spreads (on his head) It dosn't spread to other people. It could be accompanied by dandruff but not always and can also get into his eyebrows. Does it smell worse when the hair is newly washed or wet from rain? The remedy is Salicylic Acid - Betamethasone (Ram) also known as Ratio Topisalic Lot Its a lotion and it makes the head stink even more when you apply it. It has to be applied to the scalp every night for 3 weeks. JFYI my 30 ml bottle cost $20. and i don't think its going to last for 3 weeks. Ask the pharmacist if this is just $2.rubbing alcohol....thats sure what it smells like.
2016-05-24 18:34:00 · answer #2 · answered by Johnna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually work at a childrens salon Cool Cuts for Kids and unfortunetly all the bribery in the world will not work somrtimes. The best advice is to find someone who is very quick and not afraid of screamers. Try to go to the same person every time so your child gets familiar with them, and stay away from certain words like cut, or take off. Children often associate this with pain. Try to use trim or little tickle machine for the clippers and trimmers. As a partent just stay calm because if they see that you are stressed out, it makes them even more anxious. Hope this advice helps.
2007-02-09 12:59:14 · answer #3 · answered by amarafusiondncr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 2 year old foster child I had WOULD NOT sit still to get his hair cut so they gave him a spray bottle filled with water, moved all their "stuff" out of the way & told him to spray the mirror. This was a friend of mine so I'm not sure just anyone would do this BUT it worked like a charm EVERY time & he actually loved to go get his hair cut because he got to squirt the water. It's worth a try if you can get someone to agree to it. Good luck!
2007-02-09 11:38:28 · answer #4 · answered by dmommab@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your local barber is nice enough, you can maybe get them to make a "service call". If not, make sure when you go to the barber shop to tell him not to worry about anything. Also, have a reward such as a lollipop or something else he's interested in ready to give to him after his hair cut. I have fell asleep in the "chair" before, so you could try waiting until he falls asleep to get his hair cut too.
I'm glad you are letting your son at such a young age use a computer, but try to avoid the haircut at the pc.
2007-02-09 11:31:12 · answer #5 · answered by mattk442001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to take my kids to places where they can sit in a "car" and have Disney videos playing. Of course the lolli-pop when it's all over.
Maybe a bribe afterwards would work. Maybe tell him after the haircut he can go get an ice cream if he is good. Once I bought my son a set of Star Wars figures and showed it to him. I told him I have this for you and will give it to you if you do good in the dentist.
2007-02-09 11:29:06 · answer #6 · answered by Marge Simpson 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I convinced my with an ice cream and it worked he cryed but got his hair cut then after got a ice cream and went on his way and the next month when it was time again he went no crying and got another ice cream.
2007-02-09 14:01:17 · answer #7 · answered by lacmcentire 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a place called Cookie Cutters............they are great. They have movies at each station. They even have a bubble machine if that is what your son is into.
2007-02-09 11:34:59 · answer #8 · answered by JS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we had to do this with my sister give her a loli pop and he should sit there and be good while he gets his hair cut just tell him say i will give you this which is the loli pop if you sit here and be still so this nice man or woman cuts your hair
2007-02-09 11:22:15 · answer #9 · answered by momma71407 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
much like childrens photographers, childrens barbers specialize in keeping the kids controlled andthey are able to distract them so they can get the haircut done. you could consider a place like "snip it's" for haircuts its a fun childrens salon
2007-02-09 11:27:09 · answer #10 · answered by redrose_347 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋