Like all parents, as your baby grows, you’ll keep track of his milestones. You’ll be curious about how he’ll look like with he’s a grown up, his height, his hair and so on. One of the things that keep mothers concerned is their babies’ hair growth, especially if it’s a girl. Here is a simple guide to your little one’s hair growth and when to start worrying.

When Does the Baby Hair Normally Start Growing?

Some babies are born with thick hair covering their scalp, others have only scattered covering. Too many infants lose all of their hair within the first 6 months then the hair grows back in a different color and texture. In some cases, the hair takes a while until it grows back. In all cases, you shouldn’t worry about your baby’s hair growth in the first couple of years.

When Your Baby Is Born with Little Hair

Some mothers notice that their baby’s hair is less than the other newborns. Every baby is different. There are various reasons that cause the difference between babies’ growth. One of them is genetics. So, the bottom line is that you shouldn’t worry about your baby’s hair growth in the beginning.

When to Talk to A Doctor?

If the baby approaches his 2nd birthday and appears bald, then you should talk to your doctor.

In the first few months, it’s quite normal to see your baby’s hair falling out. If the baby is older than 6 months and still losing hair, consult your pediatrician.

There are very rare causes of hair loss in babies like fungus or an autoimmune disease. If this is the case, your doctor will prescribe available treatments for both cases.

Resources:

healthline.com - Bald Baby: When Will They Start Growing Hair?

Baby center - When will the hair on my baby's head start growing in?