subject: Hair Care Tips For Kids And Babies [print this page] Understanding how to wash or shampoo a toddler's head of hair is easy but there are things to keep in mind. Always use a gentle shampoo that is made for kids that won't cause pain to their eyes. There are many kinds of shampoo and body wash to suit their needs. The most important thing is that it won't burn their eyes or cause discomfort. Luckily, extremely young children only need their hair washed every second day.
However, once they are eating solids you might find you need to wash their hair on a daily basis because they will tend to smear food on their heads. Alternatively, to achieve a clean head with less intervention between washings with shampoo, a clean damp washcloth will be sufficient for babies who are bald or have very short hair.
African American babies with bold and curly hairs often have dry hair. It is better to have their hair washed a couple of times a week since it is so dry. There are even specific shampoos designed for African babies. Moisturizers are added to these shampoos to help their hair retain moisture and not dry out so quickly.
Bathing often becomes a challenge because children do not like their head submerged in water. You can give them baby goggles or a water visor to help prevent water from splashing their face and eyes.
After washing hair, let it dry naturally before brushing to avoid stretching and breaking the hair. In situations where the hair needs to be brushed before it is completely dry, use a wide-toothed comb and be very gentle. Be sure any brushes you use are a soft baby variety, and each child should have their own one.
I wouldn't recommend that you use conditioner on their scalp or hair because it won't be of benefit to them. If you do want to use one, you will have to find one that is made for children.
Just be gentle with their heads and you shouldn't have any problems at all.
by: Cory Sanders
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