How long does it take for your baby’s hair to grow? That all depends on your baby! There are many factors at play when it comes to baby hair growth. From hormones to genes, you can expect baby hair to grow (and potentially fall out) at different rates. Want to learn more? Join us as we set out to answer frequently asked questions related to baby hair growth.
How Long Does It Take For Baby Hair to Grow?
How Long Does It Take For a Baby to Grow Hair?
The answer to how long it takes for a baby to grow hair can get complicated.
Because babies grow hair at different rates, it is very difficult to pinpoint how long a baby’s hair will take to grow.
Generally speaking, a baby’s hair will have come in fully by 2-3 years old. But many babies and toddlers have full heads of hair before this.
In fact, many babies are born with full heads of hair, but beware: these babies born with loads of locks can still lose their hair (and often do) by the age of 2-3 months. Some may even continue losing hair up until they are 6 months old!
When this happens, new hair may immediately begin sprouting. But for some, the rate of growth for the new hair may take some time.
Because of this, you may notice that your baby has very little or very short hair for a long period of time, and for some parents, this can feel very concerning.
When Do Babies Grow Hair?
When Do Babies Get a Full Head of Hair?
Though the lack of hair growth in some babies may feel discouraging, it can help to know that it won’t last long.
Even babies that have trouble growing hair for the first to three years of life, can have long, luscious locks when they are older despite how long it took for their hair to grow when they were babies.
And although it may take a long time for some babies to grow a full head of hair, it should be mentioned that there are also babies that seem to always keep a full head of hair, even since birth!
Thus, it is important to keep in mind that every baby is different. Refrain from comparing your baby’s hair growth to another baby’s hair growth because there are factors at play, such as genes and hormones, that simply cannot be controlled.
How Long Does it Take For Baby Hair to Grow Back?
How Long Does it Typically Take For Hair on a Baby to Grow Back?
Typically, it can take anywhere from a year or two for your baby’s hair to grow back. But some people notice that their baby’s hair grows back immediately after falling out.
The reasons that babies experience hair loss vary, but usually, it is due to hormones. Even babies that are bald at birth develop hair follicles at about 14 weeks of pregnancy.
Still, once a baby is born, he or she often sheds his or her hair (and mom does, too!) due to changing hormones. Once this happens, your baby may begin regrowing his or her hair immediately or it may take some time.
At either rate, most babies lose the majority of their hair by six months of age, and as the hair regrows, it often comes back in a different texture, and potentially, even a different color!
Remember that even the regrowth process can take a while, with some babies and toddlers sporting shorter dos for 2-3 years or longer. If this has you concerned, don’t worry. There are things you can do to help stimulate hair growth that we will explore later on in this post, so be sure to stick around!
How Long Does it Take For a Baby’s Hair to Grow Back?
It can take anywhere from 2-3 years for a baby’s hair to grow back. But some parents see their baby’s hair return almost immediately.
Once your baby’s hair returns, don’t be surprised if your once blonde baby’s hair comes back brunette. And don’t be surprised if your baby who had silky smooth black locks grows hair back in with cute kinks and coils.
In fact, when it comes to texture, the hair may appear to be shifting and changing on its own right before your eyes! The more likely scenario, however, is that the hair your baby was born with is falling out. New follicles of hair are coming in that are representative of the type of hair that your baby will have from now on.
How Long Does It Take For Baby Girl’s Hair to Grow?
Baby Girl Hair Growth
Hair growth in baby girls can take a while for some. But for other baby girls, hair growth is no issue.
It really depends on genetics, hormones, and other factors at play.
Sometimes, you may notice that though your baby has a good amount of hair, he or she still develops a bald spot on the back of her head. This bald spot can be unsightly, but this, among other hair woes, is common in little ones.
The reason some babies develop a large bald spot on the backs of their heads can often be attributed to sleeping on their backs at night. And though back sleeping is the safest type of sleep a baby can engage in under the age of one year, we understand that it can be rough on the back of your baby’s head.
Rather than fret over your baby girl’s balding, refer to the segment below about how to stimulate her hair growth. Also, be sure to utilize hair accessories, such as wide and stretchy headbands. These can effectively cover those bald spots until you can cause the hair to grow back in.
How Long Does It Take For Baby Boy’s Hair to Grow?
It can take quite some time for a baby boy’s hair to grow. And just like for girls, his or her hair growth will depend on genetics and hormones.
Therefore, it is important to stay patient. Do not compare your bald baby boy’s hair growth to other boys who may have thicker and more plentiful hair. This is because factors related to hair growth can’t often be controlled.
Baby Hair Growth Tips
How Can I Stimulate My Baby’s Hair to Grow?
Now for the details you’ve been waiting for! If you are eager to know how to cause your baby’s hair to grow then you’ve come to the right place.
Continue reading for information on how to stimulate more hair growth over time for your baby or toddler:
- Analyze the Hair: Before setting out to remedy issues related to hair growth, it is important to analyze the kind of hair your baby has. If your baby has very fine hair, you won’t want to go slathering heavy oils in the hair as you might with other hair types. Moreover, you also won’t want to put certain shampoos that may be too drying on coily and kinky hair types. Therefore, it is important to observe (and continue observing) your baby’s hair type. Do the research, and only use hair products on your baby’s hair that the hair responds well to.
- Stay Gentle: Though it is important to only use products on your baby’s hair that it responds well to, this isn’t to say that you should use adult products on your baby’s hair. When your baby is under one year of age his or her skin can be very sensitive. The ingredients in some hair products may prove too strong and may irritate your babies’ hair and scalp. For this reason, we recommend that you opt for toddler hair growth products, shampoos, and conditioners specifically designed for baby hair. Combine these with natural oils, like coconut oil (heavy moisturization), avocado oil (heavy to medium moisturization), or sunflower oil (light moisturization), for babies with extra dry or coily strands.
- Cover it Up: Still not seeing the results you want? Place a headband or cute little hat over your baby’s troubled spots while you are out and about. But be sure to remove these hair accessories once home so as not to exacerbate the issue.
- Don’t Overdo It: Some oils and hair products may moisturize, soften, and stimulate hair growth in your baby. But applying too much hair product or washing it too much can overwhelm the strands and cause breakage. Moreover, too much hair product can clog your baby’s pores and cause breakouts on his or her already sensitive skin.
- Massage the Scalp: One of the simplest things you can do for your baby is to massage his or her scalp. You can do this with a massaging brush or with your fingers. Doing so stimulates hair growth by improving blood circulation in the scalp.
- Be Patient: As mentioned previously, it may be that your baby’s hair doesn’t grow in fully until he or she is at least 2-3 years of age. In the meantime, be patient and be gentle on your baby and his or her strands. Eventually, your baby will be sporting a full head of hair–but it may take a while!
How Long It Takes For Baby Hair to Grow Varies
How long it will take for your baby’s hair to grow will vary from baby to baby.
Rather than stress, we recommend you find a cute way to conceal bald spots. Use the techniques mentioned in this post to stimulate hair growth in your little one.
See you next time!
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