What advice can you give for a baby's first haircut?

Question

How can I make this new and unknown experience as pleasant as possible? Do I sit my baby on my lap or use a booster seat? Do they have special scissors with protective tips in case baby makes sudden movements while the scissors are close to his head? Thanks... worried Mom.

Answer 1

Ha!! Just did this myself 2 weeks ago!! Take him to your hairdresser. If you don't have one, take him to a place that specializes in kid's haircuts (do a yellowpages.com search for your area). Take him when he is rested and happy, like right after his nap. About the booster...my daughter refused to sit in the booster. I think she was scared from all the movement and new people. I had to sit her on my lap facing me and she still wiggled and looked around a lot. It isnt a perfect cut, but its pretty darn good considering the kid is constantly moving! And don't freak out if you dont like it. I hated her cut the first 2 days. Then I realized - its not the cut, its that now she doesnt look like a baby anymore. :(

Answer 2

was at Walmart the other day at the style shop having my hair highlighted and a mother came in with her small son and needed a haircut (1st Time) for him. The stylist asked if he would sit still and of course mom said i dont know and the stylist put a cape on him with animals and started asking him did he see the animals and what kind is this and that animal. The mom was so nervous and had no idea how to cut the sons hair. The stylist asked if she the mom wanted to hold him on her lap and the boy said no... Im a big boy and he sit still and got a great haircut. My sons all went through this also. However it will be fine and you will see. No special scissors however on small boys they use the clippers and they are a lot safer than scissors.

Hope this sets you at some ease.

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Answer 3

Well, you can either make the baby sit in a chair(seat) or cut its hair while it is sleeping. This makes the job easier if it is below the age of 6 months. Otherwise it could be turning around which makes the job harder. When you cut the baby's hair, you can use safety scissors so that it does not hurt. if you do not have safety scissors, you can use normal ones. You can seek advise from people who had experience for more information.

Answer 4

My biggest suggestion... take a before and after picture! At a certain point, baby hair starts to look a little "straggly", so taking baby to a professional is not only a good idea, but it's a bit of a rite of passage. Keep a lock of that baby hair in a baby book or locket. If you are worried about baby getting hurt, don't. Any professional hair dresser has been trained to hold the hair in a way that won't cut her, even if she moves her head. Depending on the age of your child (my daughter was only 7 months, but my brother was almost 2 years!) he/she might sit in a booster, or you might hold her on your lap. Make sure that you make it fun, with pictures and treats! It's a real milestone!

Answer 5

First of all, and very important, stop talking about a hair 'cut' Kids associate cut with bleeding, talk about having a hair 'trim' Yes there are booster seats, and you may be asked to help hold his head to keep from turning. The first time may be bit fearful but once he finds out that it doesn't hurt, all will be ok. If you need to trim around his face, do it when he is asleep, the same way you did his fingernails. Best wishes

Answer 6

This is what you do, You take the baby and give him a mohawk. JK Id not know anything about this cause im 14 but my parents let my hair grow long and then just jently took a smal pair of scisors and cut around the rim. Do this untill the baby is old enough to not cry while getting a haircut

Answer 7

Oh! My mom just did this for my baby cousin a few weeks ago. So, my Aunt Polly wanted to give Jason, baby cousin, a hair cut. My mom had him sit on Aunt Polly's lap and she held onto his body with one arm and held his chin with her free and. My mom held onto the top of his head. She used a toothbrush, all straight bristles (none of that different angled bristles for more brushing power), and a tiny, tiny pair of scissors. The kind some people use to snip long eyebrow hairs or nose hairs and such. My mom brushed his hair with the toothbrush and it all worked fine. Because Aunt Polly was holding Jason's chin and my mom was holding his head, there weren't any sudden movements or any problem. They were gentle of course.

Answer 8

The hairstylist are trained to cut children's hair, so relax. They do take their time and go slow. Some don't mind if mom or dad hold the little one on their lap, others prefer they sit on a booster seat with mom or dad nearby. I'd take the little one to a salon and let him see that others are getting their hair cut and it's not scary. All moms worry, but relax, things will be fine. My oldest had his first haircut at 3 months. My girls had theirs at age 1 and 2 (the 2 yo was because she took her time growing her hair in..lol). They did wonderfully and I did what I'm recommending to you.

Answer 9

hey I have a 2 1/2 year old and a ten month old. I would say your best bet is tto put the baby on your lap with something to play with, ya know just to hold. Talk to them and just keep them occupied and I believe it will go well. Do't forget to keep some of those beautiful locks of hair!!!!!

Answer 10

Most hairstylists know how to deal w/little ones. Sit him on your lap, and folow the advice of the stylist. Bangs are the trickiest part. A good stylist will work quickly and be able to work w/you child. Unfortunately, there are no special scissors, but it will be ok. I have never heard of a child being injured while getting a haircut. I cut my child's bang's when she was a baby myself, and she was fine!