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How do I wash and take care of my baby's hair?
Some babies are born with a head full of hair, while others don’t have any. It doesn’t matter if your mini has lots or little hair, taking good care of the hair and scalp is always a great idea. But where to start? We’re here to help you find the perfect routine for your little one! A newborn baby is often covered with a white layer of grease. This layer is also called vernix and protects your baby against infections during pregnancy. After birth it’s best to leave the vernix alone until it disappears on its own. For some babies it takes a couple of hours, for others this may take a few days. When the vernix has been absorbed by the skin you can start washing your baby! When and how often? Your baby’s hair does not need shampoo, the first few months water will do just fine! Feel like this isn’t enough? You can use the water of the bath, with added bath oil, to gently cleanse the scalp and hair of your baby. When your mini’s hair starts growing a bit more it might be time to start using shampoo for washing. Once a week is more than enough! Use a shampoo that’s specifically made for babies, with mild ingredients that are mild for the eyes. Even if your baby doesn’t have hair yet, you might want to switch to shampoo eventually, because it also cares for the scalp! Why baby shampoo? A special shampoo for your little one is a must. Why? Baby shampoo has a lower pH value than your own shampoo, which is what you want for the sensitive baby skin. Naïf baby shampoo also does not contain SLES, mineral oil and microplastics, is made with ingredients of natural origin. Our 2-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash has no perfume and is even AllergyCertified! Extra soft and mild care for your baby. Washing hair: this is how you do it! A shower or a bath: it’s up to you! With a newborn baby a bath might be easier, because you have your hands free. It’s important to just go with what works best for you and your baby! Step 1. Wet the hair carefully. Make a bowl with your hands and scoop a little bit of water over your baby’s head. Step 2. Add a little bit of shampoo to your hands and massage it into the hair and scalp. Step 3. Rinse and done! Always make sure to keep shampoo out of your little's eyes, even if you use a mild shampoo for babies. Did you know a baby only blinks twice a minute? Compared to our fifteen times a minute the chance of water or shampoo getting into their eyes is a lot bigger! So, make sure to protect the eyes while rinsing the head. Put a washcloth on the forehead to keep the water out for example. If your baby is laying in the tub you can use your hand to carefully rinse the product out of the hair. Clean and done? Time to dry off! Be careful while drying the sensitive baby skin, it’s up to five times thinner than adult skin! Instead of rubbing, you’d want to dab the skin and hair dry. What to do with cradle cap? Does your baby suffer from cradle cap? No worries, lots of kids do! This kind of eczema often starts between the sixth and eighth week after birth. It usually also disappears again before your mini turns one. You can take care of cradle cap by using baby oil and a soft brush to massage the scalp. Wash the hair afterwards following the steps above. More good care Parent of older kids or a baby with an untameable coupe? You might need a little more help. For soft hair that’s easy to comb through we've got the tip for you: hair lotion! A real multi tasker, if we say so! Hair lotion can help with knots, fluffiness and taming the wildest curls. And it smells divine! Good luck with your babies new and complete hair routine!
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What you need to know about your hiccupping baby
Just like you, your baby also gets hiccups sometimes. This can startle you, because you can't explain to your hiccupping baby what's happening. No worries, everything will be fine. We'll explain what hiccups are and what you can do. Hiccups in the womb Your baby can have hiccups in the womb from the second trimester onwards. You'll feel this through regular "jolts". Hiccups in the womb occur when your baby drinks amniotic fluid. When the stomach gets too full, the diaphragm contracts in a reflex. Often it lasts a while and goes away on its own. Nothing to worry about, it's not dangerous. You can also have a hiccupping baby outside the womb. Below we explain the ins and outs of hiccups in your little one. First of all: What are hiccups anyway? Just like in the womb, hiccups work the same way outside the womb. It's a sudden contraction of the diaphragm when the stomach is too full with food and/or air; the same muscle you use to breathe. The hiccupping sound occurs because the vocal cords close quickly. How do hiccups develop in your little one? Did you know that a baby gets hiccups more often than you do? Why this happens isn't entirely clear, but usually it's because your hiccupping baby eats and drinks too quickly or too much, causing them to swallow air. The stomach then presses against the diaphragm. Hiccups and Reflux Babies with reflux often get hiccups, because some of the food comes back up and irritates the diaphragm again. This often comes with spitting up and coughing. It's sad to see and the only thing you can do is stay with your child and keep them upright. This way you prevent your child from choking. A hiccupping baby, how do you prevent it? You can't completely prevent a hiccupping baby. But you can pay attention to the points below. 1. Limit the air your child swallows If you're breastfeeding, make sure your child latches on properly. With bottle feeding, make sure the hole in the nipple isn't too big. 2. Let your baby burp after feeding Wait until the burp comes out and hold them upright. This can take a while, but do it anyway. Putting your baby down while there's still air in the stomach is uncomfortable and unpleasant for your child. You can also massage your baby's back with your hand, which relaxes your little one and makes the burp come out more easily. 3. Take breaks during feeding Some babies are wonderfully greedy. This can cause air to come in while drinking. So during feeding, take the breast or bottle out of your baby's mouth for a moment and let your baby sit upright. Maybe a small (or big!) burp will come out. 4. A calm baby = calm feeding Do you see that your baby is hungry, or is it feeding time? Let's feed and don't stall too long. When your baby is restless or extremely hungry, the chance of them swallowing more air is greater. 5. Wait before bathing your baby Wait with bathing your baby after feeding. The food needs to settle first. So bathe your little one before feeding or half an hour after. Can you stop the hiccups? While we adults have learned that scaring, patting on the back, and holding your breath sometimes works, we absolutely don't recommend this for a baby. Besides this being somewhat strange, it's not proven that it works at all. Just hold your little one close and wait until the hiccups pass. Do you notice that it happens really frequently, and does it affect your baby's eating and sleeping rhythm? Then contact your doctor.
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