Whether to cut a baby's hair is a big question for parents and one of the pressing problems in caring for a baby. On the one hand, there is nothing wrong with such a desire, but traditions say that it is best to cut a child's hair when he is one year old.
When a baby is born, then everything is new for him. The first toys, the first independent sounds. Changes are also taking place in his body. Over time, the eyes change color, hairs appear on the head. It is the hair that for some reason becomes a stumbling block for many parents and grandparents. Some say that it is by no means possible to cut a baby's hair up to a year, others say that the first hair must be removed.
When to cut your baby's hair?
The first hairs appear in a baby immediately after birth, or he is born with them. Even such fluff is able to protect the baby's head from cold and damage. Over time, the primary fluff falls out and quite ordinary hairs appear on the child's head. The final hair change takes place between 4 months and a year. It is sometimes not necessary to cut a child's hair before the onset of the year - his hair is not yet so long and thick as to interfere with everyday activities. However, if the hair grows very quickly, begins to curl, crawl into the mouth and eyes, interfere with eating - of course, the child should be cut for his own safety and convenience.
Should I shave my head?
Some parents and representatives of the older generation have the opinion that it is impossible to cut a child until one year old, and then it is imperative to shave his head. This opinion mixes the ancient traditions of the Russian people with their incorrect interpretation. The fact is that earlier in Russia, children who were one year old were not completely cut, and even less shaved. A lock of hair was cut off, wrapped in a rag and kept behind the icons. This was done to protect against evil spirits and misfortune. Such a lock of hair was returned to the young man when he left for the army, and to the girl when she got married. This was done for good luck in a new life and saving from trouble.
Today, hardly anyone follows this ancient tradition of preserving the curls of babies. It takes, rather, a different turn, when parents are sure that a child can only be cut in a year and it is best to completely deprive him of his hair. Supposedly this will help the hair to become strong and thick. In fact, nothing of the kind happens. The structure of a child's hair cannot be changed by completely removing it from the scalp. Perhaps the rest of the baby gun will be removed and already normal hair will really begin to grow. But it is still better that this process takes place gradually, in a way that is natural for the child. In addition, the clipper can scare and injure the baby, and the haircut itself will deprive his head of the protection it needs from cold and damage.
Therefore, a child can be cut at any age, but this should be done carefully so as not to harm the baby and not spoil his beauty.
